Range & Fire Ecology Education Program - Application

The University of Nevada, Reno has the program for you!
Visit the program website to find out more & apply today!

Do you want to advance your career with Rangeland and Fire Ecology management knowledge and skills?

Are you limited in the amount of time you can dedicate to courses
because of work, family, and life obligations?

Do you want to qualify for a Federal 401 or 454 position within 2 years?


Multiple Knowledge & Skill Pathways

454 Rangeland Management Specialist Certification (also meets coursework for “Certified Rangeland Management”)

401 Natural Resource Specialist Certification

Micro-Credentials (9-12 credit focused coursework & experience):
• Fire Ecology& Fuels Management
• Riparian Ecology & Management
• Restoration Ecology & Management
• Rangeland Planning & Management
• Grazing Management


Program Logistics & Cost

• All students pay in-state tuition, currently $312.75 per credit hour, plus a $102.00 technology fee per course.

• Field requirements vary by course, ranging from 2-5 days for lower division to 7-10 days for the upper division course block.

• Field sites are primarily located in Nevada. Some field weeks require accommodations(i.e., a hotel); other weeks require camping.

Visit the program website to find out more & apply today!
Questions? Email Dawna Snyder (dawnas@unr.edu)
or Lucas Phipps (lphipps@unr.edu)