Conservation Law Enforcement

The Associate in Applied Science degree in Conservative Law Enforcement provides students with fundamental knowledge needed to pursue careers involving the protection of natural resources, management of wildlife resources and the enforcement of laws governing these resources. The program combines biological principles with law enforcement practice and theory to provide graduates a background in criminal justice, natural resources law, and wildlife and land conservation.

GRADUATES MAY PURSUE CAREERS WITH:

• Fish and game warden;
• National or state park service or bureau of land management ranger;
• Conservation law officer;
• Marine enforcement officer.

EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the sociological and psychological theories of crime causation and evaluation of human behavior.
2. Demonstrate the ability to apply principles of statutory law and due process within the criminal justice system.
3. Explain foundational principles of fish and wildlife management and conservation protection.
4. Discuss conservation law as it relates to state, constitutional law and federal natural resources law.
5. Identify trends relevant to conservation, environmental, and natural resource issues