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 Save the Planet
Turn your love of nature from a hobby into a career. With a degree in Natural Resource Technology, you will be trained in ecosystem management, forestry, soil conservation and wildlife and fishery management. As our planet faces many diverse challenges, you could be the person who helps preserve the environment by providing real-word solutions to modern day problems of conservation and new resource development.
You might choose this career area if you are interested in protecting and managing the environment and earth’s natural resources, such as air, water, land, and plant and animal life. You will work at the technician level in resource management, conservation, and environmental sciences, and you’ll get to work outdoors while meeting all kinds of people and educating the public about conservation. Your love of nature combined with an ability to handle the rigors of different climates and terrains, excellent communication skills, and understanding of physical and natural sciences will make you tops in the field. Want to find out if this career is for you? Check it out on the web at http://www.acinet.org/, and select Occupation Information.
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Program Description
The Natural Resource Technology Program is designed to prepare you for employment at the technician level in resource management, conservation and environmental sciences. The curriculum includes science foundations, resource management techniques, group projects, and an internship. |
Career Path Notes
More advanced natural resources careers such as Forester, Wildlife Biologist, or Range Manager generally require at least a Bachelor’s degree. If you are interested in pursuing one of these careers, you should enroll in an Associate of Science degree at Pikes Peak Community College, then continue on for a Bachelor’s degree at a four-year college or university. |
Program Information
Click here for program specific information. |
For More Information
Call the Division of Health, Environmental, Natural and Physical Sciences at 719-502-3400. |
Employment Opportunities
The field of resource management continues to grow in direct proportion with the increases in population and development. Employment opportunities in resource management are available at municipal, county, state and federal and private levels. Salaries and job security are good and the need for outstanding, well-educated, qualified applicants continues to grow. The future success of environmental policies and practices will depend on the abilities, creativity, and knowledge of individuals employed in the field of resource management. Job Opportunities include Park Ranger, Conservation Officer, Forestry Technician, Range Technician, Recreation Coordinator, Fish & Wildlife Technician, Surveyor, and Resource Technician. |
Earnings Outlook
In Colorado, the median hourly salary in 2005 for Forest & Conservation Technicians was $13.11, with a salary range of $10.28 – $21.11. From 2004 to 2014, there are expected to be an average of 20 job openings per year statewide. The median hourly salary for Recreation Workers was $10.59, with a salary range of $7.44 – $18.79 and an average of 240 job openings expected per year. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics. |
Financial Aid
www.ppcc.edu/FinancialAid |
Advising
www.ppcc.edu/Advising |
Apply
www.ppcc.edu/Apply |
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Associate of Applied Science Degree
1st Semester - Fall
BIO 148 Basic Ecology
COM 214 Natural Resource Interpretation
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COM 217 Group Communication
ENG 131 Technical Writing I
ENV 101 Introduction to Environmental Science
NRE 205 Wildlife & Fisheries Management Principles
Semester 1 Credit Hours 17
2nd Semester - Spring
CIS 118 Introduction to PC Applications
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CSC 105 Computer Literacy
GEY 135 Environmental Geology
NRE 100 Foundation of Forestry
NRE 214 Environmental Issues and Ethics
PED 165 Wilderness Survival Skills
Approved elective
Semester 2 Credit Hours 18
3rd Semester - Fall
AGY 240 Introductory Soil Science
MAT 108 Technical Mathematics
NRE 204 Range Management and Restoration
NRE 236 Public Relations of Natural Resources
Approved elective
Semester 3 Credit Hours 17
4th Semester - Spring
ARC 218 Surveying
BIO 149 Plant Taxonomy
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BIO 154 Biology of Plants
EMS 115 First Responder
NRE 211 Environmental Policies and Economics
NRE 212 Ecosystem Management
Semester 4 Credit Hours 16
Total Credit Hours 74
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