The natural world has a story billions of years in the making. This certificate gives you the tools to read it.
A certificate program is a focused, skills-first credential that builds expertise in a specific area without the time commitment of a full degree. Garner your knowledge through a face-to-face program and hands-on learning.
Explore the natural world through an interdisciplinary lens. SEMO's in-person Natural History Certificate gives you a deeper understanding of biodiversity, zoology, and botany and natural history. You'll build specialized knowledge that complements your degree and prepares you for careers in zoology, botany, conservation, museum studies, and other fields connected to the natural world.
Natural History Museum Curation Certificate (12 Hours)
Core Courses (3 Hours)
- BY322 Introduction to Biological Collections (3)
Choose 2 Courses (6 hours)
- BY462 Field Botany - Fall Flora (2)
- BY463 Field Botany - Spring Flora (3)
- BY464 Native Aquatic Plants (3)
- BY471 Invertebrate Zoology (4)
- BY473 Entomology (3)
- BY474 Aquatic Entomology (3)
- BY475 Ichthyology (3)
- BY476 Herpetology (3)
- BY477 Mammalogy (3)
- BY478 Ornithology (3)
Experiential Learning 1 Course
- BY587 Experience in Museum Curation (3)