New Husson program to train future state game wardens, conservation law officers
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Husson University is launching a program to train future state game wardens, federal wildlife officers and others in the conservation law enforcement profession, the Bangor-based school announced this week.
In-person classes for the new conservation law certificate program are set to start Aug. 30.
“Our university’s reputation as a leading educator of law enforcement professionals is well established,” John Michaud, an assistant professor and director of Husson's School of Legal Studies, said in a news release. “Expanding our offerings to include this certificate program builds on the solid legal and criminal justice education already available to students here at Husson."
He also noted that individuals who earn the certificate "will be well-prepared for careers in environmental protection since they’ll learn from faculty members who have both academic expertise and professional experience in their discipline.”
One of those faculty members is assistant professor Lori Perez, who before joining Husson was a faculty member and the chair of the conservation law enforcement program at Unity College. She also worked for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as a federal wildlife officer stationed in Maryland, New Jersey, New York and Maine.
Of Husson's new program, she said, "This certificate is a great opportunity for students who are interested in protecting the natural resources and want to become a state game warden, national park ranger, marine patrol officer, U.S. Forest Service ranger or federal wildlife officer, to name a few."
In response to a query from Mainebiz, Michaud said that 16 students have enrolled in the program's first course, called "Introduction to Conservation Law," with more expected between now and the start of the fall semester.
Students who earn a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice with a certificate in conservation law enforcement can also apply to attend the Maine Criminal Justice Academy while attending Husson, and tap into employment opportunities with the Maine State Warden Service or other law enforcement agencies.
The certificate program includes courses that cover law enforcement, wildlife and marine law; environmental resource conservation; and plant and animal ecology.
“The addition of this certificate credential to an existing criminal justice degree gives students the knowledge employers are looking for in environmental law enforcement professionals,” said Marie Hansen, dean of Husson University's College of Business and the New England School of Communications.
“Taking the time necessary to become knowledgeable about the issues and challenges associated with protecting natural ecosystems also shows employers that students are serious and committed to this career field.”
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