Program Type: Certificate, Associates, Bachelors or Master
Associate Degree
Format: On Campus, Off Campus or Hybrid
Courses are on-campus, hybrid, and online
Estimated Time to Complete
Two Years
Program Description
TMCC's NRM program is designed to provide students with courses and experiences needed to succeed as Natural Resources Management technicians. Students have the opportunity to learn about the different fields within natural resources management through experiences with the biodiversity within the Turtle Mountain region. The Anishinaabe and Metis cultures are the foundation for lessons throughout the NRM core courses and other courses within the program. Please contact Stacie Blue at sblue@tm.edu or 701-477-7862 for more information.
Program Outcomes
Students will be able to:
- Explain core concepts for biological literacy including: biological structure-function relationships; pathways and transformations of energy and matter; interconnectedness and interactions of living systems.
- Demonstrate skills in effective use of quantitative data and qualitative data.
- Demonstrate how integrating Anishinaabe cultural teachings across branches of science can lead to greater insights into biological processes and natural resources management.
- Demonstrate and articulate the development, implementation, and research findings of their own project, which will include Anishinaabe language and culture.
Students who prefer to earn an A.S. in NRM to become a technician should follow this program. Students who wish to transfer to another institution for a B.S. should meet with their advisor to discuss recommended courses before transferring.
Career Outlook
Job opportunities for those who earn an Associate of Science in Natural Resources Management:
Biological Technicians
Forestry Technician
Geoscience Technician
Natural Resources Technicians
Park Ranger
Rangeland Firefighter
Soil Conservation Technician
Water Quality Technicians
Wetland Conservation Technician
Agencies to work with: Tribal NRM, Tribal EPA, Tribal Forestry, ND Game
and Fish, ND Parks and Recreation, DNR, USFS, USFWS, USDA, and more.
Credit Hours
Credit Hours: 67
Application Deadlines
Review the TMCC Academic Calendar for registration deadlines for each semester.
Plan of Study Grid
The following Program Study Grid is a general guide that can be adapted to each student's plan and goals. Please contact Stacie Blue at sblue@tm.edu for any questions you may have.
Year One-Fall
| SOCI 105 | First Year Experience | 2 |
| ENGL 110 | College Composition I | 3 |
| MATH 103 | College Algebra | 4 |
| HIST | Native American History Elective | 3 |
| CIS 101 | Computer Literacy | 3 |
| NRM 150 | Natural Resources Mgmt Orientation | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Year One-Spring
| ENGL 120 | College Composition II | 3 |
| COMM 110 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| PSYC 111 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| HPER 210 | First Aid/CPR | 2 |
STEM
| STEM Elective (4) | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Year Two-Fall
| LANG 125 | Ojibwa Language I | 3 |
| HUMM 190 | Traditional Use of Plants | 3 |
STEM
| STEM Elective (4) | 4 |
| GEOG 100 | Introduction to GIS/GPS | 3 |
| NRM 190 | Turtle Mountain Systems I | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Year Two-Spring
| LANG 126 | Ojibwa Language II | 3 |
SOCI
| Select from CJ, ECON, HIST, POLS, PSYC, SOCI | 3 |
STEM
| STEM Elective (4) | 4 |
| NRM 200 | Turtle Mountain Systems II | 3 |
| SOCI 120 | Transitions -Graduation and Beyond | 1 |
GEN ED
| GEN ED (3) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Year Two-Summer
| NRM 210 | Capstone Project | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
*Earn a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.00 (“C” average).
*Complete the Graduation Application for an Associate of Science (NRM) degree. See TMCC Academic Calendar for Due date.