High Latitude Range Management
College of Rural and Community DevelopmentNorthwest Campus
907-443-2201
www.nwc.uaf.edu
Minimum Requirements for Certificate: 31 credits
A HLRM program certificate represents the completion of at least 31 credits in the conventional field-based techniques to inventory and monitor northern animal and plant populations combining traditional knowledge with contemporary studies necessary for entry-level natural resource jobs statewide. The certificate also emphasizes place-based domesticated ungulate husbandry and health, applicable regionally and statewide. This certificate may also serve as a bridge to a variety of natural science associate and baccalaureate programs
Admission is open to all individuals, especially those employed by or interested in employment with state, federal or tribal agencies or other local entities in rural Alaska which provide natural resources management services.
Students should have a high school diploma or GED and an interest in science-related fields. It is strongly recommended that students seeking admission to this program have completed two high school, lab-based science courses preferably in biology, chemistry or physics.
Students whose ACT/SAT scores are not high enough to place them into regular college level classes will be required to take the ASSET or COMPASS test and will be placed into the appropriate developmental level course.
- Complete the general university requirements.
- Complete the certificate requirements*.
- Complete the following:
- Complete the following communication course:
ENGL F111X--Introduction to Academic Writing-- 3 credits - Complete one of the following computation courses:
MATH F103X--Concepts and Contemporary Applications of Mathematics (3)
or ABUS F155--Business Math (3)-- 3 credits - Complete one of the following human relations courses:
ANTH/SOC F100X--Individual, Society, and Culture (3)
or ABUS F154--Human Relations (3)-- 3 credits
- Complete the following communication course:
- Complete the following program (major) requirements:*
NRM F101--Natural Resources Conservation and Policy--3 credits
BIOL F104X--Natural History of Alaska--4 credits
HLRM F120--History of Domesticated Alaskan Ungulates--1 credit
HLRM F130--Research Field Logistics--2 credits
HLRM F140--High Latitude Range Management--2 credits
HLRM F150--Alaskan Ungulate Husbandry--2 credits
HLRM F160--Meat Production--2 credits
HLRM F170--Health Issues in Domesticated Ungulates--2 credits
HLRM F201--Field Techniques for Range Management--2 credits
HLRM F205--Report Writing in Range Management--2 credits - Minimum credits required--31 credits
*Students must earn a C- grade or better in each course.