Associate of Science - Conservation Law and Outdoor Management

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OVERVIEW OF DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

Minimum number of credits required to graduate: 60

Minimum Cumulative GPA required to graduate: 2.0

Other requirements: A minimum of 15 credit hours must be completed at the University of Maine at Machias.

Conservation Law and Outdoor Management emphasizes a study of outdoor leadership and criminal justice integrated with environmental conservation. The program of study emphasizes liberal arts as well as professional studies. In addition, the curriculum facilitates transition to UMM’s Recreation and Tourism Management and other baccalaureate programs for those students who decide to further their studies or seek higher credentials.

Core Requirements

First Year Seminar - 1-3 credits

Select one: (waived for transfers with 15 or more credits)
BIO 114 - Careers in Fisheries & Wildlife Biology Credits: 2
ENV 102S - Atlantic Salmon Conservation Projects Credits: 2 (cannot double-dip for Conservation Law requirement below)
FYS 101 - First-Year Seminar Credits: 1 - 3
Outdoor Orientation Bridge program/RLE Outdoor Adventure and Stewardship Credits: 1

Science Bridge program Credits: 1
PSY 102 - Personal Growth Credits: 3

Artistic & Creative Expression - 3 credits

Complete 3 credits from the following areas:

ART
MUS
THE
Creative Writing

Personal Wellness - 4 credits

PHE 107 - Personal Wellness Credits: 3
PHE 106 - Fit for Service Credits: 1

Quantitative Literacy - 3 credits

MAT course at or above the 100-level Credits: 3

Program Requirements:

Conservation Law - 11-12 Credits

CRJ 255 - Conservation Law Internship Credits: 3
REM 211 - Wildlife Law Credits: 3
REM 221 - Fundamentals of Search and Rescue Credits: 3
Select one of the following:
ENV 201 - Special Topics in Environmental Studies Credits: 2 - 3
(with topic of Wildlife Forensics)
or
ANY ENV course not used to satisfy another requirement

Criminal Justice - 9-12 credits

CRJ 101 - Introduction to Criminal Justice Credits: 3
CRJ 201 - Ethics in Criminal Justice Credits: 3
SOC 114 - Intro to Sociology Credits: 3
Select one of the following
- Pre-service course through Maine Criminal Justice Academy
- REM 327 - Recreation Behavior & the Environment Credits: 3

Outdoor Recreation and Leadership - 12 credits

REM 121 - Outdoor Recreation I Credits: 3
REM 227 - Backcountry Expedition Skills Credits: 3
REM 230 - Outdoor Leadership Credits: 3
Select one of the following:
REM 205 - Recreation Safety and First Aid Credits: 3
REM 212 - Wilderness First Responder Credits: 3

General Electives

1-5 credits to meet 60 credit minimum