Conservation Biology (Certificate)
Miami University
Date Posted: Dec. 13, 2023
Submitted by: Robin Frederick
Sustainability Topic:
Curriculum
Content Type:
Academic Programs
Discipline:
Biological Sciences (includes Ecology)
Tags:
biology,
conservation
Program Type: Graduate Certificate/Diploma
Description
This certificate integrates specialized graduate coursework with the culminating experience the student completes as part of a Master's degree, to prepare students for careers in conservation biology with federal, state, tribal, and local agencies and non-profit organizations. This Certificate provides a value-added component to a graduate degree at Miami University, specifically an M.A. or M.S. in Biology or Botany; Ph.D. in Biology, Botany or Ecology, Evolution, & Environmental Biology; or M.En. in environmental science. By choosing the appropriate coursework, a student can earn the Conservation Certificate simultaneously with earning a graduate degree.
Learning Outcomes
- Be able to explain foundational knowledge, concepts and theories in ecology and apply them to conservation issues.
- Be able to use geographic information systems to analyze and interpret spatial patterns.
- Be able to evaluate and propose cross-disciplinary solutions to conservation issues.