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Sustainable Natural Resources Graduate Certificate

Certificate Overview & Benefits

• Enhance leadership skills and scientific expertise to meet the global demand for effective sustainable natural resource management.
• Earn 18 or more graduate credits from a total of 30 available credits in integrated, diverse disciplines, including forestry, sociology, economics, ecology and philosophy (see Curriculum page).
• Engage and network with university instructors, scientists, natural resource professionals, and students in an integrative process to find workable solutions for complex natural resource issues of local, state, regional, national and international importance.
• Complete a capstone project that addresses a specific sustainability problem unique to your region or organization. This project continues for the duration of the certificate program.
• Work with an assigned mentor throughout the certificate program.
• Enjoy the flexibility of online delivery – study at times that fit your work schedule and personal life.

Why Oregon State University?

OSU faculty in natural resources – including fisheries, wildlife, forestry, rangeland and water – are world renowned. The College of Forestry is regularly named one of the top natural resources universities in the United States. Through online delivery, we bring this expertise to you. OSU Extended Campus is a leader in distance education, offering over 400 online classes in more than 60 subjects each year, including graduate and undergraduate degrees, minors, certificates (undergraduate, graduate, professional) and precollege programs.