Natural Resources Technology Certificate - Program Details

If you love nature, then a career in natural resources could be perfect for you. At Mt. Hood Community College, you can find a career path that’s right for you. This certificate program will give you a career boost in jobs managing our forest and wildlife resources in our local, state, and national parks and public lands.

Learning in Nature

This program mixes in-class learning with field study opportunities that are perfect for students who want to learn hands on and connect with nature.

Program Outcomes

After completing this program you'll be able to:

• Perform relevant field tasks required of natural resource technicians.
• Use various technological tools to research, document, map, measure, record, and analyze data relevant to natural resources.
• Demonstrate a practical understanding of Pacific Northwest forest ecosystems.
• Demonstrate knowledge of social influences on ecosystem management.
• Demonstrate professional skills needed for successful job performance.

Courses and Curriculum

The program includes classes such as tree and shrub identification, health and fitness for life, wildlife conservation principles, and forest soil introduction.

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Your Future in Nature

The courses taught at MHCC make graduates valuable for many positions in natural resources. If you love nature and want to contribute positively to the environment, this certificate program is for you.

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