Department website: https://uas.alaska.edu/apply/programs/fisheries.html

Sitka, e-Learning

This occupational endorsement provides lecture and training for students entering into fisheries management occupations. Courses introduce students to subjects spanning international and local fisheries management doctrine, fisheries law, fisheries economics and fisheries biology. The knowledge learned in this program will provide students with a base of knowledge to work in state or federal fisheries management.​  ​Emphasis options include either Fisheries Emphasis or Vessel Operator Emphasis.

This occupational endorsement provides lecture and training for students entering into fisheries management occupations. Courses introduce students to subjects spanning international and local fisheries management doctrine, fisheries law, fisheries economics and fisheries biology. The knowledge learned in this program will provide students with a base of knowledge to work in state or federal fisheries management.

Fisheries Emphasis

The Fisheries Emphasis of the Fisheries Management Occupational Endorsement will focus on broad issues of Alaskan Fisheries and has the potential to be taken 100% distance.

Vessel Operator Emphasis

The Vessel Operator Emphasis of the Fisheries Management Occupational Endorsement will focus on hands-on application of small vessel operations.  The Vessel Operator Emphasis must be completed locally in Sitka or Ketchikan.

Upon completion, students will be able to:

1. Students will describe ecological attributes of fish and their habitats.
2. Students will demonstrate sound field sampling techniques.
3. Students will operate safely while participating in program activities and utilizing program equipment.
4. Students will describe management and legal frameworks within which\\nmarine fisheries exist.