OpenFieldCertificate in Wildfire Science, Fire Behavior & Incident Management
Nine-credit graduate certificate in wildland fire modeling, fuels management, remote sensing of burn severity, and post-fire watershed rehabilitation.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor's degree in natural resources or 3 years wildland fire operational experience.
- English language proficiency
- English.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Transcript and resume.
- Recommendation letters
- Not required.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- NWCG wildfire agency training vouchers eligible
- Application fee
- US $50
- Tuition / joining costs
- US $3,400 total program fee
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- July 1, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Colorado State University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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