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Botany Certificate

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The certificate program in Botany prepares students for careers in resource management fields that require basic botanical knowledge. Many federal and state resource management agencies such as the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife require that applicants have a minimum of 9 credits of botany coursework. This certificate provides an understanding of plant identification, plant taxonomy, and the role of plants in ecological communities, providing graduates with comprehensive botanical knowledge.

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Why pursue this certificate?

Botany offers a wide range of career opportunities, including research scientist, conservation biologist, science educator, botanical garden curator, and pharmaceutical researcher. These roles span various sectors such as academia, government, non-profits, industry, and consulting firms. Whether studying plant biology, conserving ecosystems, creating botanical art, or developing new plant varieties, botanists play vital roles in understanding, protecting, and utilizing plant resources.

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Degree Requirements — 12 credits