• Forestry/Fire

    SKC's forestry program prepares you for a career in resource forest management by teaching plant growth, forest ecology, and sustainable management. Graduates can work with tribal, state, or federal agencies. This unique program emphasizes the connection between forests, tribal sovereignty, and cultural preservation. It offers a two-year Associate of Science degree for forestry technicians, with an option to pursue a Bachelor of Science for professional foresters or further education. The department also provides degrees in Wildland Fire.

  • Hydrology

    The hydrology program offers interdisciplinary education in water resources, emphasizing theoretical, practical, and management aspects, with a focus on Tribal lands. Completing the Associate of Science Degree qualifies students to work as hydrology technicians in various agencies. The Bachelor's Degree program provides a broader understanding of environmental sciences, enabling research and management roles. The program's objective is to empower Tribal communities by giving voice to their perspectives on water-related issues and improving water resource practices through cross-cultural understanding.

  • Wildlife and Fisheries

    Whether your passion is protecting wildlife, restoring fisheries, or caring for the land and waters in your community, the SKC Wildlife and Fisheries Program will prepare you to make a real impact!

    At SKC, you’ll gain hands-on experience studying wildlife, fisheries, and habitat conservation while developing the skills needed to protect natural resources for future generations. Our Wildlife and Fisheries Program gives you the opportunity to explore your interests while preparing for a meaningful career in natural resources. During your first two years, your coursework, field classes, lab experiences, and community-based learning will provide a strong foundation in biology, ecology, and natural resource management while building the practical skills needed for entry-level careers.Continuing into the four-year program expands your career opportunities and prepares you for graduate-level education through advanced coursework and research experience. Specialized classes allow you to deepen your knowledge and develop the skills needed for a wide variety of careers in wildlife, fisheries, conservation, and environmental stewardship.

     

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Salish Kootenai College offers diverse Natural Resource Management Degrees.

The Forestry Program teaches students about resource forest management, with a unique emphasis on the connection between forests, tribal sovereignty, and cultural preservation. The program includes a two-year Associate of Science degree for forestry technicians and options for further education, as well as degrees in Wildland Fire.

The Wildlife and Fisheries program provides comprehensive education in wildlife, fish, and habitat studies. Students can specialize in either wildlife or fisheries, with foundational courses in biology, ecology, and natural resource management. Pursuing a four-year degree deepens their understanding and research skills, preparing them for careers in natural resource management or advanced studies.

The Hydrology Program offers interdisciplinary education in water resources, with a focus on Tribal lands. Completing the Associate of Science Degree qualifies students as hydrology technicians, while the Bachelor's Degree program provides a broader understanding of environmental sciences for research and management roles. The program aims to empower Tribal communities by giving voice to their perspectives on water-related issues and improving water resource practices through cross-cultural understanding.

 

 

 

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Our students come from 53 different North American Tribes and 16 U.S. States and Canadian provinces.