Department of Environmental Sciences, College of the Environment
27-28 credits
Introduction
The Salmon Enhancement: Habitat Restoration Certificate provides the training and experience needed for College of the Environment students to apply a variety of skills to critical work in watershed restoration and community education and engagement. Throughout the two-year program, CENV students engage in courses to learn the current environmental issues in fisheries habitat and how best to design research, education, science, policies, and community action while also participating in hands-on practicum work through paid internships with the Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association (NSEA) a local salmon recovery organization.
Why Consider a Salmon Enhancement: Habitat Restoration Certificate?
Do you care about watershed health and freshwater fish habitat? Are you interested in environmental restoration and watershed science? Do you want to learn more about careers in ecological restoration? Are you looking for work experience with a local nonprofit dedicated to salmon restoration? Consider this certificate in Salmon Enhancement: Habitat Restoration.
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Wildlife Biologist | Naturalist | Endangered Species Biologist | Environmental Inspector | Environmental Scientist | Fisheries Biologist | Marine Biologist | Safety and Health Specialist | Park Ranger | Aquatic Toxicologist | Wetlands Ecologist | Biological Survey | Water Resources Specialist | Environmental Chemist | Soil Conservation
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How to Declare (Admission and Declaration Process):
Admissions to the Salmon Enhancement: Habitat Restoration Certificate is competitive and space is limited. Applications are reviewed twice a year: 1) mid-October, with internship activities and coursework starting in Winter quarter, and 2) mid-April, with internship activities starting in Summer and coursework starting the following Fall quarter. Applicants should be declared ESCI majors, enrolled in or have completed at least one of the classes required for the certificate by the time they apply.
To apply, see our website for detailed instructions and deadlines cenv.wwu.edu/nsea. Application will include an essay and transcript.
Grade Requirements
A grade of C- or better is required for a student’s certificate courses, and supporting courses for certificates.
