Fisheries Management O.E.

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.

Minimum Credit Hours 13
FT S120Fisheries of Alaska3
FT S211Fisheries Management Techniques3
FT S212Fisheries Management Techniques Lab1
or FT S291 Fisheries Technology Internship
FT S272Fisheries Management, Law and Economics3
FT S274Fish Biology3
Total Credits13

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.

Minimum Credit Hours 13
FT S194Fisheries Policy Practicum1
FT S150Cold Water Survival1
FT S211Fisheries Management Techniques3
FT S212Fisheries Management Techniques Lab1
FT S272Fisheries Management, Law and Economics3
FT S291Fisheries Technology Internship2
MTR S119Small Vessel Operator1
MTR S120Outboard Motor Maintenance1
Total Credits13

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 marine fisheries exist.