Environmental Management and Technology
at Merritt College
at Merritt College
Ranger Naturalist/ Outdoor Education Certificate/ Degree
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| © Merritt College Environmental Program | 12500 Campus Drive, Oakland, CA 94619 Info at 510-434-3840 or email ecomerritt@peralta.edu. |
| Merritt College Environmental Center and Self-Reliant House, Oakland, California |
Education program focuses on outdoor
environmental education, nature and cultural
interpretation, and park management in field
settings. The program provides preparation
for a wide range of opportunities in parks,
nature centers, schools, camps, and
ecotourism businesses. Real-world
experiences and internships in
environmental education, focusing on native
ecosystem natural history and wildlife
observation for diverse audiences of all
ages, are emphasized.
The AS degree in Ranger/Naturalist Outdoor
Education will be awarded upon satisfactory
completion of the Major course requirements
and the General Education requirements. A
Certificate will be awarded upon satisfactory
completion of the major course requirements.
environmental education, nature and cultural
interpretation, and park management in field
settings. The program provides preparation
for a wide range of opportunities in parks,
nature centers, schools, camps, and
ecotourism businesses. Real-world
experiences and internships in
environmental education, focusing on native
ecosystem natural history and wildlife
observation for diverse audiences of all
ages, are emphasized.
The AS degree in Ranger/Naturalist Outdoor
Education will be awarded upon satisfactory
completion of the Major course requirements
and the General Education requirements. A
Certificate will be awarded upon satisfactory
completion of the major course requirements.
| A career as a Ranger or Naturalist can take you around the world. |
Degree Major/Certificate Requirements
Required courses:
ENVMT 1 Environmental Careers (1)
ENVMT 2 Introduction to Sustainable Environmental Systems (3)
or
BIOL 13 Principles of Ecology (3)
ENVMT 8 Introduction to Ranger/Naturalist Outdoor Education (3)
Select a minimum of 6 units from the following:
ENVMT 12 Environmental Racism and Justice (3)
or
AFRAM 38 Environmental Racism and Justice (3)
ENVMT 25 Introduction to Wildlife Conservation (3)
or
BIOL 46 Introduction to Wildlife Conservation (3)
ENVMT 40 From Tree to Sea: A Bay Area Environmental Cross Section (1-3)
ENVMT 42 Ecology, Culture and Stewardship of California Landscapes (1-3)
ENVST/BIOL Any Natural History course in the Envst/Biol 60, 70, 80 numbered series (.5-5)
GEOG 1 Physical Geography (3)
or
GEOL 12 Environmental Geology (3)
or
GEOL 21 Bay Area Field Studies (1-2)
LANHT 51A-D Natural Landscape Interpretation (.5 each)
LANHT 53 Alpines Lab (1)
Select a minimum of 4 units from the following:
ENVMT 30 Ecological Restoration: Uplands (2)
ENVMT 31 Wetlands Restoration (3)
ENVMT 32 Watershed Assessment (.5-3)
ENVST 33AA Introduction to Creek and Watershed Restoration: General Aspects (1)
ENVST 33AB Introduction to Creek and Watershed Restoration: General Aspects (1)
ENVST 33AC Introduction to Creek and Watershed Restoration: General Aspects (1)
ENVMT 41 Wildlife and Watershed Restoration Gardening (1-2)
ENVMT 50 Special Projects in Ecological Planning, Implementation and Maintenance (.5-3)
Select three (3) courses for a minimum of 6 units from the following:
ADJUS 21 Introduction to Administration of Justice (3)
COMM 20 Interpersonal Communication Skills (3)
COPED 476F Occupational Work Exp in Environmental Management and Technology (1-4)
EMT 210 Emergency Medical Technician–Basic (5)
ENVMT 9 Early Childhood Environmental Education (3)
or
CHDEV 99 Early Childhood Environmental Education (3)
ENVMT 10 Urban Ecology (2)
ENVMT 11 Sustainable Urban and Regional Planning (3)
ENVMT 16 Introduction to Healthy Community Systems (3)
or
HLTOC 16 Introduction to Healthy Community Systems (3)
ENVMT 18 Environmental Writing (2.5)
ENVMT 20 Introduction to Green Building and Ecological Design (3)
ENVMT 37 Watershed Teaching for K-6 (.5-1)
ENVMT 39A-B Introduction to Global Positioning Systems (GPS) I and II (.5 each)
or
GEOG 39A-B Introduction to Global Positioning Systems (GPS) I and II (.5 each)
ENVMT 39C Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (2)
or
GEOG 39C Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (2)
ENVMT 210A-B Environmental Photography and Photo Monitoring I and II (1.5 each)
or
ART 210A-B Environmental Photography and Photo Monitoring I and II (1.5 each)
RECSE 55 Outdoor Recreation (3)
Total Required Units: 23
Recommended:
Any Geology, Botany, or Geography course not already taken.
Click here to register for classes on the Peralta District Website.
Required courses:
ENVMT 1 Environmental Careers (1)
ENVMT 2 Introduction to Sustainable Environmental Systems (3)
or
BIOL 13 Principles of Ecology (3)
ENVMT 8 Introduction to Ranger/Naturalist Outdoor Education (3)
Select a minimum of 6 units from the following:
ENVMT 12 Environmental Racism and Justice (3)
or
AFRAM 38 Environmental Racism and Justice (3)
ENVMT 25 Introduction to Wildlife Conservation (3)
or
BIOL 46 Introduction to Wildlife Conservation (3)
ENVMT 40 From Tree to Sea: A Bay Area Environmental Cross Section (1-3)
ENVMT 42 Ecology, Culture and Stewardship of California Landscapes (1-3)
ENVST/BIOL Any Natural History course in the Envst/Biol 60, 70, 80 numbered series (.5-5)
GEOG 1 Physical Geography (3)
or
GEOL 12 Environmental Geology (3)
or
GEOL 21 Bay Area Field Studies (1-2)
LANHT 51A-D Natural Landscape Interpretation (.5 each)
LANHT 53 Alpines Lab (1)
Select a minimum of 4 units from the following:
ENVMT 30 Ecological Restoration: Uplands (2)
ENVMT 31 Wetlands Restoration (3)
ENVMT 32 Watershed Assessment (.5-3)
ENVST 33AA Introduction to Creek and Watershed Restoration: General Aspects (1)
ENVST 33AB Introduction to Creek and Watershed Restoration: General Aspects (1)
ENVST 33AC Introduction to Creek and Watershed Restoration: General Aspects (1)
ENVMT 41 Wildlife and Watershed Restoration Gardening (1-2)
ENVMT 50 Special Projects in Ecological Planning, Implementation and Maintenance (.5-3)
Select three (3) courses for a minimum of 6 units from the following:
ADJUS 21 Introduction to Administration of Justice (3)
COMM 20 Interpersonal Communication Skills (3)
COPED 476F Occupational Work Exp in Environmental Management and Technology (1-4)
EMT 210 Emergency Medical Technician–Basic (5)
ENVMT 9 Early Childhood Environmental Education (3)
or
CHDEV 99 Early Childhood Environmental Education (3)
ENVMT 10 Urban Ecology (2)
ENVMT 11 Sustainable Urban and Regional Planning (3)
ENVMT 16 Introduction to Healthy Community Systems (3)
or
HLTOC 16 Introduction to Healthy Community Systems (3)
ENVMT 18 Environmental Writing (2.5)
ENVMT 20 Introduction to Green Building and Ecological Design (3)
ENVMT 37 Watershed Teaching for K-6 (.5-1)
ENVMT 39A-B Introduction to Global Positioning Systems (GPS) I and II (.5 each)
or
GEOG 39A-B Introduction to Global Positioning Systems (GPS) I and II (.5 each)
ENVMT 39C Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (2)
or
GEOG 39C Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (2)
ENVMT 210A-B Environmental Photography and Photo Monitoring I and II (1.5 each)
or
ART 210A-B Environmental Photography and Photo Monitoring I and II (1.5 each)
RECSE 55 Outdoor Recreation (3)
Total Required Units: 23
Recommended:
Any Geology, Botany, or Geography course not already taken.
Click here to register for classes on the Peralta District Website.
