The Troops to Timber Forest Management Certificate gives veterans and transitioning service members a practical foundation in forest management, forestry operations, and natural resource work. Through online coursework, hands-on skills training at Fort Drum, and an intensive six-week field camp at Paul Smith’s ÃÀÅ®ÂÜÀò, you’ll learn the tools and techniques used by professionals.

This is forestry education built around doing. You’ll study forest systems and tree identification online, then put that knowledge to work with equipment, field measurements, surveying, timber production, and other applied skills.

Upon completion of the certificate, you can pursue employment in forest operations, arboriculture, wildland firefighting, and similar professions. Alternatively, you can matriculate into AAS/BS Forestry and Natural Resource programs at Paul Smith’s ÃÀÅ®ÂÜÀò to continue their education.

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Paul Smith’s ÃÀÅ®ÂÜÀò has a long history of supporting transitioning service members and veterans through hands-on education, dedicated
campus resources, and career-focused programs. The Battlefish Academy TopGuide program builds on that commitment by helping participants turn their experience into meaningful careers in the outdoor industry.

Set in the Adirondacks, the program takes learning beyond the classroom and into the field. Participants develop practical skills alongside fellow veterans while building on the leadership, discipline, and resilience gained through military service.

• Outdoor Guide Intensive: The Adirondacks are the classroom. During a two-week immersive Outdoor Guide Intensive, participants gain experience on the water, in the forest, and across the region’s backcountry while developing the technical skills and confidence needed to lead others outdoors.
• Build a Career in the Outdoors: Supported by GI Bill benefits, this hybrid program combines online coursework with immersive field instruction. Students graduate prepared to pursue careers in guiding, outdoor recreation, and adventure tourism—or launch their own outdoor business.
• Rooted in Experience: Battlefish Academy helps veterans transform their skills into new opportunities. Through practical training, mentorship, and real-world experience, participants gain the tools to succeed as outdoor professionals and entrepreneurs.

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Hands-on learning happens in our professional-grade kitchens, on-campus restaurant, and student-run retail bakery outlet. From day one, students learn what it takes to succeed in a modern culinary operation. As a part of this, students build the leadership, creativity, and operational skills needed to guide teams, deliver exceptional guest experiences, and adapt to an industry that is constantly evolving.

What you will learn:

• Advanced culinary techniques
• Emerging trends in nutrition, sanitation, and food service operations
• Aesthetic appreciation for sensory perceptions of flavors, aromas, plate presentations, and ambiance
• Marketing, sales, and customer service
• Research and development
• Strategic planning and financial management
• Planning and operations
• Leadership

Graduates typically enter the workforce as chefs de cuisine, sous chefs, or private chefs, equipped with the knowledge and skills to rapidly advance in their careers

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The Paul Smith’s ÃÀÅ®ÂÜÀò Graduate Studies Program offers three certificate programs in critical aspects of natural resources conservation and management. The certificate program is designed for working professionals seeking to upgrade their education and skills, and for exceptional Paul Smith’s ÃÀÅ®ÂÜÀò undergraduates seeking additional credentials and content.

This certificate builds four graduate courses around the development, communication, and collaboration skills sustainability professionals need. Study entirely online, start each August, and complete your certificate in one year, or take longer if your schedule calls for it. Every course counts toward the Master of Science in Natural Resources Conservation. Finish with a 3.0 GPA in your certificate coursework, and you will be automatically admitted into the master’s program to continue your study.

Course List:

• SUS 520 Strategic Communication for Sustainability Professionals (3 cr.)
• SUS 555 Sustainable Development (3 cr.)
• SUS 530 Building Collaborative Communities (3 cr.)
• Choice of one 3 cr. elective from Forest Resource Management Certificate or Aquatic Resource Management Certificate

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The Paul Smith’s ÃÀÅ®ÂÜÀò Graduate Studies Program offers three certificate programs in critical aspects of natural resources conservation and management. The certificate program is designed for working professionals seeking to upgrade their education and skills, and for exceptional Paul Smith’s ÃÀÅ®ÂÜÀò undergraduates seeking additional credentials and content.

This certificate builds four graduate courses around the economics, policy, and assessment skills forest professionals need today. Study entirely online, start each August, and complete your certificate in one year, or take longer if your schedule calls for it. Every course counts toward the Master of Science in Natural Resources Conservation. Finish with a 3.0 GPA in your certificate coursework, and you will be automatically admitted into the master’s program to continue your study.

Course List:

• NRS 510: Natural Resource Economics (3 cr.)
• FOR 550: Forest Policy (3 cr.)
• NRS 540: Forest Resource Assessment (3 cr.)
• Choice of one 3 cr. elective from Aquatic Resource Management Certificate or Sustainable Communities Certificate

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The Paul Smith’s ÃÀÅ®ÂÜÀò Graduate Studies Program offers three certificate programs in critical aspects of natural resources conservation and management. The certificate program is designed for working professionals seeking to upgrade their education and skills, and for exceptional Paul Smith’s ÃÀÅ®ÂÜÀò undergraduates seeking additional credentials and content.

This certificate builds four graduate courses around one goal: giving working professionals the field skills to manage water resources under real pressure. Study entirely online, start each August, and complete your certificate in one year, or take longer if your schedule calls for it. Every course counts toward the Master of Science in Natural Resources Conservation. Finish with a 3.0 GPA in your certificate coursework, and you will be automatically admitted into the master’s program to continue your study.

Course List:

• ENV 541: Assessment of Aquatic Resources (3 cr.)
• ENV 542: Restoration of Aquatic Ecosystems (3 cr.)
• ENV 515: Water Law, Policy and Regulation (3 cr.)
• Choice of one 3 cr. elective from Forest Resource Management Certificate or Sustainable Communities Certificate

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The Natural Science program provides a strong foundation for students pursuing careers or advanced study in the sciences. Through coursework in biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics, students develop the scientific knowledge and analytical skills needed to understand the natural world.

Students apply the scientific method through laboratory and field experiences, collecting and analyzing data, testing hypotheses, and drawing evidence-based conclusions. By connecting concepts across scientific disciplines, they strengthen their critical thinking and problem-solving skills while preparing for careers in research, environmental science, healthcare, biotechnology, and other science-based fields.

Graduates leave prepared to adapt scientific inquiry to new discoveries and contribute meaningful solutions to complex biological and physical problems.

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Successful professionals in this rapidly growing field are expected to possess an integrated knowledge of natural sciences, social sciences, policy development, and conservation laws. Increase your workplace competitiveness and growth potential by earning an advanced professional credential that is critical for assuming leadership roles in environmental careers.There are three concentrations to choose from within the program:

• Forest Resource Management
• Aquatic Resource Management
• Sustainable Communities

Designed with adult learners in mind, our MS and certificates can be completed in 13 months. Most coursework is delivered online for easy access from any location, and learning is reinforced in three short residencies that immerse students in the unique natural landscape on and around the Paul Smith’s ÃÀÅ®ÂÜÀò campus. These onsite sessions build deep connections and professional networks with faculty and peer students while allowing learners to continue their careers and personal lives wherever they live. Recent graduates, military veterans, and full-time professionals can all achieve an advanced degree without sacrificing their ability to earn an income.

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• Finish in just over one year. Complete your master’s degree in just over one calendar year.
• Learn primarily online. Most coursework is delivered online, so you can participate from wherever you live and work.
• Keep working while you earn your degree. The flexible format allows full-time professionals, military veterans, and recent graduates to pursue an advanced degree without stepping away from their careers or income.
• Experience two immersive residencies. Come together with faculty and classmates for two short, high-impact learning experiences—one in the Adirondacks at Paul Smith’s ÃÀÅ®ÂÜÀò and another at a dynamic sustainable tourism destination at the conclusion of the program.
• Build a professional network. The residencies create meaningful opportunities to connect with faculty, peers, and professionals while experiencing sustainable tourism in practice.

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A minor allows you to focus on an interest area outside your major, and enables you to earn an additional credential that could come in handy as you pursue your career.

We’re here to help you decide on a minor that complements and bolsters your major field of study.

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