Grassland Management Certificate

Program Description

Grasslands represent a fundamental resource of the region that determines the environmental and economic future of the Great Plains states. Many of the managers or advisors on these grasslands have B.S. degrees in natural resources or agriculture and want to further develop their expertise in grassland management through university programs. However, constraints associated with their work schedule and responsibilities limit their ability to pursue conventional on-campus coursework and graduate degrees.

The Grassland Management Online Certificate Program was developed with the needs of these professionals in mind as well as other students interested in distance education opportunities. Students will be required to take and pass seven credit hours of core courses and at least five hours of elective credits for a total of 12 credits. Students will work with their institutional advisors to develop a plan of study most beneficial to the student. Coursework may be transferred in on a case-by-case basis with the approval of the student’s advisor.