Conservation Law and Outdoor Management (Associate of Science)

Location(s): University of Maine at Machias

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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 UM/UMM.

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 Outdoor Recreation and Leadership 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

BIO 114 - Careers in Fisheries & Wildlife Biology Credits: 2
ENV 102 - Atlantic Salmon Conservation Projects Credits: 2 (was ENV 102S)
FYS 101 - Coastal Campus First Year Seminar Credits: 1-3
topic: Outdoor Orientation Bridge Program/RLE Outdoor Stewardship Credits: 1

topic: 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
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
Any ENV course not used to satisfy another requirement.

Criminal Justice - 9-12 credits

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

Outdoor Recreation and Leadership - 13 credits

REM 116 - Basic Camping Skills Credits: 1
REM 117 - Outdoor Recreation Activities Credits: 1
(topic: Navigation/Map and Compass)
REM 121 - Introduction to Outdoor Recreation Management Credits: 2
REM 227 - Backcountry Expedition Skills Credits: 3
REM 230 - Outdoor Leadership Credits: 3
Select one of the following:
KPE 209 - Wilderness First Responder Credits: 3 (was REM 212)
REM 205 - Recreation Safety and First Aid Credits: 3

General Electives

0-3 credits to meet 60 credit minimum