Forests regulate water, store carbon, and support the economies and communities built around them. This certificate prepares you to assess forest resources and shape the policy decisions that keep them productive.
Graduate Certificate / 12 Credits
The Paul Smith’s College Graduate Studies Program offers three certificate programs in critical aspects of natural resources conservation and management. The certificate program is designed for working professionals seeking to upgrade their education and skills, and for exceptional Paul Smith’s College undergraduates seeking additional credentials and content.
This certificate builds four graduate courses around the economics, policy, and assessment skills forest professionals need today. Study entirely online, start each August, and complete your certificate in one year, or take longer if your schedule calls for it. Every course counts toward the Master of Science in Natural Resources Conservation. Finish with a 3.0 GPA in your certificate coursework, and you will be automatically admitted into the master’s program to continue your study.
Course List:
- NRS 510: Natural Resource Economics (3 cr.)
- FOR 550: Forest Policy (3 cr.)
- NRS 540: Forest Resource Assessment (3 cr.)
- Choice of one 3 cr. elective from Aquatic Resource Management Certificate or Sustainable Communities Certificate
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Professor of Environmental & Society
Graduate Studies Faculty
Director of Graduate Studies
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Assistant Dean of Faculty