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Credentials for Conservation Scientists

114 credential programs ladder toward this occupation. Median wage on completion: $67,950 · projected growth +3.5%. See full occupation profile →

Certification

ASTM Soil Laboratory Technician Level I

ASTM International
$250 cost
Perform and report laboratory procedures for determining liquid limit of soil samplesCalculate and report plastic limit and plasticity index of soil samplesDetermine and report moisture content of soils using field and laboratory methodsPerform and report Proctor compaction tests on soil samplesDetermine and report in-place moisture content and percent compaction of soils
Micro-Credential

Advanced Epigenetic Analysis in Cancer

National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Micro-Credential

Advanced Epigenomic Techniques for Developmental Biology

National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Micro-Credential

Advanced Functional Genomics

National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Micro-Credential

Advanced Systems Biology

National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Micro-Credential

Advanced Systems Pharmacology

National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Micro-Credential

Advanced Techniques in Epigenetics

National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Micro-Credential

Advanced Techniques in Epigenomic Editing

National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Course

Agriscience Exploration

Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Summarize the history of the National FFA organizationExplain the degrees and types of FFA membership. (SAE)Explain the types of Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) projectsDemonstrate proper record-keeping through an electronic format for an SAE projectDescribe the importance of using personal protective equipment (PPE) in the lab/shopDemonstrate proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) with specific power tools
Certification

Associate Professional in Rangeland Management (CPRM)

Society for Range Management
$60 cost
Monitor and improve vegetation healthManage grazing systems for livestock and wildlifeControl invasive species and restore native plant communitiesReduce fire risk through prescribed burning and fuel managementProtect soil and water resourcesPlan for climate resilience in arid and semi-arid regions
Bachelor's Degree

B.A. in Sustainability Studies

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Micro-Credential

Basics of Biomedical Research

National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Micro-Credential

Bioinformatics for Systems Biology

National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Micro-Credential

Biomedical Systems Modeling

National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Certification

Certified Professional in Rangeland Management (CPRM)

Society for Range Management
Monitor and improve vegetation healthManage grazing systems for livestock and wildlifeControl invasive species and restore native plant communitiesReduce fire risk through prescribed burning and fuel managementProtect soil and water resourcesPlan for climate resilience in arid and semi-arid regions
Certification

Certified Range Management Consultant (CRMC)

Society for Range Management
Monitor and improve vegetation healthManage grazing systems for livestock and wildlifeControl invasive species and restore native plant communitiesReduce fire risk through prescribed burning and fuel managementProtect soil and water resourcesPlan for climate resilience in arid and semi-arid regions
Micro-Credential

Circular Economy: An Introduction

Delft University of Technology
Master's Degree

Conservation Biology

University of West Alabama
AL
Certification

Decarbonization: Developing a Path Towards a Sustainable Future

National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
Understand carbon's impact on planetary temperatureCompare fossil fuel and renewable energyApply energy conservation to mitigate climate changeImplement technologies to reduce energy consumptionEvaluate corporate decarbonization effortsSupport organizational decarbonization initiatives
Course

Dendrology

Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Explain the binomial system of naming plantsIdentify major forestry species with and without a dichotomous key, based upon distinguishing featuresDescribe the differences among trees, shrubs, and vinesExplain the functions of the major parts of woody plants, including roots, trunks/stems, branches, and leavesDescribe the type of fruit of major forestry speciesIdentify common forest tree pests and diseases and methods of control
Certificate

Ducks Unlimited Ecology Conservation and Management

Ducks Unlimited (DU)
AL
Master's Degree

ENVIRONMENTAL AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

Troy University
AL
Bachelor's Degree

Environmental Conservation and Management

Auburn University
AL
Bachelor's Degree

Environmental Conservation and Management

Auburn University
AL
Micro-Credential

Environmental Health Risk Assessment

National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Course

Environmental Management

Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Construct an explanation describing the interactions of the major systems or spheres of earth including geosphereUse models to illustrate the role of photosynthesisUse models to trace the flow of water, nitrogen, and phosphorous through Earth’s systemsObtain, evaluate, and communicate information regarding major biomes, including the organisms that exist within eachEngage in an evidence-based argument to show how biological and physical changes can alter an ecosystem and impact its eObtain and evaluate information on regional climate change and predict how such change may affect Earth’s systems
Associate's Degree

Environmental Science

Pikes Peak State College
Bachelor's Degree

Environmental and Sustainability Sciences

University of South Alabama
AL
Micro-Credential

Epigenetic Regulation in Development

National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Micro-Credential

Epigenetic Regulation in Disease

National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Micro-Credential

Epigenomics in Developmental Biology

National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Bachelor's Degree

FORESTRY

Auburn University
AL
Doctoral Research

FORESTRY & WILDLIFE SCIENCES

Auburn University
AL
Master's Degree

FORESTRY & WILDLIFE SCIENCES

Auburn University
AL
Course

Fish and Wildlife Management

Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Describe safety procedures for hunting, boating, and using recreational vehiclesIdentify poisonous, venomous, and dangerous animal species in the state of AlabamaExamine the history and importance of fish and wildlife managementObtain and share information on state laws that protect fish and wildlifeDifferentiate among habitat needs of selected species native to AlabamaAssess the positive and negative effects of human activities on the environment, fish species, and wildlife species
Master's Degree

Forest Business & Investment — MS

Auburn University
AL
Long Certificate

Forestry

Columbia College (CA)
Associate's Degree

Forestry

Columbia College (CA)
Short-Term Certificate

Forestry

Mountain Gateway Community College
Bachelor's Degree

Forestry

Auburn University
AL
Master's Degree

Forestry — MS

Auburn University
AL
Doctoral Degree

Forestry — PhD

Auburn University
AL
Micro-Credential

Functional Genomics for Cardiovascular Health

National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Micro-Credential

Functional Genomics for Neurobiology

National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Micro-Credential

Functional Genomics in Autoimmune Disorders

National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Micro-Credential

Functional Genomics in Development

National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Micro-Credential

Functional Genomics in Developmental Biology

National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Micro-Credential

Functional Genomics in Developmental Disorders

National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Micro-Credential

Functional Genomics in Infectious Diseases

National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Micro-Credential

Functional Genomics in Metabolic Disorders

National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Micro-Credential

Functional Genomics in Metabolic Health

National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Micro-Credential

Functional Genomics in Neurological Research

National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Micro-Credential

Functional Genomics in Personalized Medicine

National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Bachelor's Degree

GEOGRAPHY

University of North Alabama
AL
Micro-Credential

Genomic Data Integration for Environmental Health

National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Micro-Credential

Genomic Data Integration for Environmental Toxicology

National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Micro-Credential

Genomic Data Integration for Infectious Disease Control

National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Bachelor's Degree

Geography

University of Alabama
Doctoral Research

Geography

University of Alabama
Master's Degree

Geography

University of Alabama
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