The associate in applied science degree in Natural Resource Management: Wildlife\Fisheries option is accredited by the North American Wildlife Technicians Association. The Wildlife/Fisheries option prepares students to perform field sampling as well as habitat restoration work.All students must complete an internship of at least 400 hours to complete the degree. Second-year students may remain in the main program which is forestrybased, or they may select one of the two options for an AAS degree which requires a total of 90 credits.