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Graduate Certificate in Fire Ecology, Management and Technology at University of Idaho

University of Idaho, United States

Programme overview

This 15-credit certificate is ideal for students and professionals seeking deeper expertise in fire ecology or aiming to meet federal job requirements. Graduates will be prepared to apply scientific principles to address complex fire management challenges and often combine the certificate with other degrees.

Faculty: College of Natural Resources  |  Department: Forest, Rangeland, and Fire Sciences  |  Duration: 1 year, 15 credits  |  Intake: Fall, spring, and summer Not eligible for international applicants who require F-1 visa status  |  Location: Moscow, ID, United States

What you will study

The degree totals 15 credits. Required courses listed in the catalogue include FIRE 5326 Fire Ecology; FIRE 5484 Wildland Fire Policy; FOR 5900 Science Synthesis and Communication.

Career pathways

Related occupations listed for this programme include Forest and Conservation Workers; Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists; Conservation Scientists; Park Naturalists; Foresters; Natural Sciences Managers.

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Entry requirements

Education level: Bachelor's degree in a similar or related field from an accredited or recognized institution (earned or expected before the start of the graduate program) Transcript Requirements: Bachelor’s degree transcript, along with any graduate-level transcripts, are required. Unofficial transcripts may be used for the initial admission review and admission offer.; GPA: 3.0 (Applicants with a lower undergraduate GPA who have relevant professional experience in the field, have already earned a graduate degree, or have completed graduate-level credits may still be considered for admission with approval from the academic program.); Statement of Purpose: A Statement of Purpose may be required for applicants whose undergraduate GPA is below 3.0 or whose undergraduate degree is in a significantly different field from the graduate program to which they are applying; Valid picture ID (required to verify students’ identity and will be kept confidential); English proficiency (for applicants whose education was completed in countries where English is not an official language). Accepted tests: TOEFL: 4.5, IELTS: 6.5, Duolingo: 115, PTE-A: 58. Learn what qualifies as proof of English proficiency. Applicants must also meet University of Idaho College of Graduate Studies admission requirements.

Entry terms: fall (August start), spring (January start) and summer (mid-May start). Fall 2027 applications are open and the university admits on a rolling basis.

Law (JD): apply through the LSAC portal; the Fall 2027 application opens Sept. 1, 2026 and the final deadline is June 30, 2027. The application fee is $50 (waived through Jan. 15, 2027).

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