Natural Resources & Wildlife Technology

Visit the NRWT Instructor page for additional information.

Whether you love to hunt, hike, fish, take pictures, watch birds, or engage in some other activity that connects you with nature, you possess a passion for the outdoors and an interest in the proper conservation and management of our natural resources. Now, imagine getting paid to work in the outdoors! Imagine getting paid to do what you love to do! Imagine a job where you spend your days . . .

sampling fish populations
monitoring rare plant and animal species
mapping plant and animal communities
restoring eroded streambanks and degraded wetlands
cruising timber
managing wildlife habitat
helping children learn about nature

Such jobs really do exist, and the Natural Resources and Wildlife Technology (NRWT) program at Garrett College can help you prepare for and find those jobs. Our graduates are employed by a variety of state and federal agencies, nonprofit conservation organizations, and private businesses, including environmental consulting firms. Whether your goal is to get a job following completion of our degree or transfer on to a university-level natural resources program, Garrett is your best bet!

Why consider Natural Resources and Wildlife Technology at Garrett College?

• Emphasis on a wide range of natural resources fields, including

wildlife
forestry
wetlands
ecological
fisheries
parks
soils
restoration

• Practical, field-based instruction
• Hands-on classes, most with an outdoor component
• Several of our instructors are professionals employed by Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources.
• Small classes and personalized attention
• Advanced technology, including the latest in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and global positioning systems (GPS)
• Employment and volunteer opportunities provide valuable experience for your resume
• Class trips to the Chesapeake Bay and other regional environments
• Spring break trips to southeast Arizona
• Lower tuition rates than comparable university-level programs
• All Maryland and West Virginia students are eligible for our lowest tuition rate.

Natural Resources & Wildlife Technology Transfer Options
Get the practical, hands-on education rarely available in university-level programs and supplement your technical coursework with entry level transfer classes.

Start your college career in a small, supportive environment – Garrett’s transfer record is tops among Maryland community colleges.

NRWT students have successfully transferred to many regional universities, including Frostburg State, West Virginia, Maryland, Penn State, and Virginia Tech.

Employment Opportunities
Your education at Garrett College will prepare you for employment with government agencies, private companies, and nonprofit organizations in a variety of natural resources/ environmental fields, including:

Wildlife/Forest Management
Parks/ Recreation/ Interpretation
Soil and Water Conservation
Environmental Consulting
Fisheries/Wetlands Management

Natural Resources & Wildlife Technology Brochure (pdf)
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For more information
Kevin Dodge, NRWT Program Director
301-387-3328
kevin.dodge@garrettcollege.edu

Garrett College Admissions
301-387-3044 or toll free 1-866-55-GARRETT
admissions@garrettcollege.edu