Fire ecology, management and technology
Certificate, graduate
Advance your career with science-based fire management expertise
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.
Courses are available online, and students are encouraged to contact fire@uidaho.edu for help creating a personalized study plan. Additional fees apply to online and some campus courses, but there are no extra fees for part-time non-resident students taking online classes.
Up to six credits may be transferred from a regionally accredited institution, and coursework must generally be no more than five years old unless part of a graduate degree.
Overview
Related Topics
Scientific and policy foundations for effective fire management
Degree fit
You may be a good fit for this program if:
- You want to add specialized fire management expertise to your degree
- You’re a professional who wants to meet employment qualifications in fire-related fields
- You’re interested in fire ecology and management
- You seek to deepen your scientific understanding and advance your career
- You want focused coursework in fire science and policy
Career outcomes
Current job openings
2,706 in ID, WA, OR, MT and HIPotential careers and mid-career salaries
- Postsecondary Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers
$82,691 - Conservation Scientists • Range Managers • Park Naturalists
$76,541 - Foresters
$70,595
* Career data provided by Lightcast.
Financial aid and scholarship opportunities
Financial aid
Students pursuing a graduate certificate as a standalone program are not eligible for financial aid. However, students enrolled in a separate U of I graduate degree program may apply their financial aid or graduate funding toward a graduate certificate if they are pursuing both simultaneously.
For more information or to explore funding options, contact the Financial Aid Office at finaid@uidaho.edu or call 208-885-6312.
Clubs and involvement opportunities
Clubs and organizations
- Student Chapter of the Society of American Foresters at the University of Idaho
- Student Association for Fire Ecology
- U of I Logger Sports Team
- Conservation and Environment Club
- U of I Range Club
Application information
Applicants interested in pursuing a graduate level certificate as a standalone program are encouraged to submit a graduate application. A bachelor’s degree earned with a minimum 3.0 GPA in a similar or generally related field or a master’s degree is required for admission. Applicants who do not immediately meet the criteria above may still be admitted upon review by the academic program. The graduate application requires transcripts from post-secondary education (bachelor’s and master’s if applicable), a resume and a $30 application fee.
International graduate certificate applicants must meet the graduate admission English language proficiency requirement. International students admitted to a graduate certificate program as a standalone program are not eligible for F-1 or J-1 visa status.
Visit Graduate Admissions to learn more and start your application.
Graduate certificate application process for current U of I undergraduate students
Current undergraduate students who wish to earn a graduate academic certificate must be eligible to participate in graduate level courses (minimum requirements — senior standing and an overall GPA of at least 3.0). If the course is not being used for the undergraduate degree, the student should file a Course Level Adjustment form to reserve the course for the graduate transcript (maximum of 12 credits may be reserved for the graduate transcript). Once the student earns their bachelor’s degree they may apply as a graduate certificate seeking student and complete the certificate program.
Contact your academic advisor for additional information and support.
Graduate certificate application process for current U of I graduate students
Current graduate degree seeking U of I students will be required to fill out a Change of Curriculum form adding the graduate certificate as an additional curriculum. Students should obtain the proper signatures from the department and return this form to the College of Graduate Studies for processing.
U of I students who earned a master’s or a doctoral degree and wish to apply for a graduate certificate must submit a graduate Readmission application.
It is recommended that you consult with your major professor prior to selecting a graduate certificate to go concurrent with your graduate program.