Ecosystem Science and Management

College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources

Reclamation/Restoration Ecology Graduate Certificate

The Reclamation/Restoration Ecology (RRE) graduate certificate prepares the student to use basic and applied ecological concepts to reclaim, rehabilitate and restore disturbed ecosystems. The graduate certificate may be granted to students who have completed a B.S. in an appropriate science-oriented discipline and are currently enrolled in an M.S. or Ph.D. program at the University. The graduate certificate is also available to professionals working in reclamation/restoration-oriented fields seeking to upgrade their training in reclamation and restoration ecology. Those seeking the graduate certificate will be required to complete courses in the areas listed below as well as write a synopsis paper with a formal presentation advertised as an open forum seminar.

Certificate Requirements

View Requirements HERE

To obtain the certificate:

• If you are a current graduate student, discuss the certificate with your graduate advisor the details of your coursework, then complete the Change of Major form - this will have a section for adding a minor – and submit the completed, signed form to the Office of the Registrar.
• If you are not a UW graduate student, contact the Department of Ecosystem Science and Management esm@uwyo.edu for more information.