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About Our Program

SAF Accreditation

By earning a degree from an SAF-accredited program you:

  • Increase and enhance employment opportunities.
  • Verify the quality of education you’ve received meets the standards of the profession.
  • Ease entry to the profession through licensure, registration, and certification.

For more information on SAF Accreditation

NWCG Wildland Firefighting Certification available in these programs:

Natural Resources – Wildland Firefighting A.A.S
Natural Resources Technician A.A.S.
Wildland Firefighting Diploma

Transferability

The Natural Resource Technology program focuses on the skills you need to be immediately employable. For students interested in a bachelors degree, transfer agreements are in place with:

  • Bemidji State University (2+2 Program)
  • University of Minnesota – St Paul
  • University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point
  • Michigan Technological University
  • University of Minnesota – Crookston

Program Planners

Natural Resource Technology – Forestry/Wildlife A.A.S. Program Planner (Vermilion Campus)

Natural Resources – Forest Resources A.A.S. Program Planner (Itasca Campus)

Natural Resources – Law Enforcement A.A.S. (Itasca Campus)

Natural Resources – Geospatial A.A.S. Program Planner (Itasca Campus)