A.A.S.
Fisheries Technology
The associate of applied science degree is a two-year degree awarded in a specific career or occupational field of experience.
The Associate of Applied Science degree provides students with a broad educational and practical foundation in the field of fisheries technology. Students will be prepared for entry level employment in federal and state agencies, hatcheries, and the private sector.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS (2007-2008 CATALOG)
The AAS in Fisheries Technology requires a minimum of sixty credit hours and a GPA of 2.5. Of the 60 credits, students must complete 20 credits at the 200 level or above. Students must earn 6 credit hours of internship.
View details of the degree from the fisheries technology Website.
| Minimum Credit Hours |
60 |
| General Education Requirements |
17 |
| Written Communication Skills |
| ENGL |
S111 |
Methods of Written Communication |
3 |
| ENGL |
S212 |
Technical Report Writing |
3 |
| Oral Communication Skills |
| Select one from the following (3 credits) |
| COMM |
S111 |
Fundamentals of Oral Communication* |
3 |
| COMM |
S235 |
Small Group Communication & Team Building* |
3 |
| *Grade C or better |
| Computational Skills |
| Select one from the following (4 credits) |
| MATH |
S105 |
Intermediate Algebra |
4 |
| MATH |
S107 |
College Algebra |
4 |
| Science |
| Select one from the following (4 credits) |
| ENVS |
S101 |
Introduction to Environmental Sciences |
4 |
| BIOL |
S103 |
Biology and Society |
4 |
| BIOL |
S104 |
Natural History of Alaska |
4 |
| CHEM |
S103 |
Introduction to General Chemistry |
4 |
| Students interested in pursuing a bachelor's degree should take MATH S107. BIOL S105 and BIOL S106 is an allowable substitution for BIOL S103 and BIOL S104. |
| Major Requirements |
43 |
| CIOS |
S132A |
Word Processing Concepts and Applications, Part A |
1 |
| CIOS |
S135 |
Using Spreadsheets in the Workplace |
1 |
| CIOS |
S140 |
Using Databases in the Workplace |
1 |
| FT |
S120 |
Fisheries of Southeast Alaska |
3 |
| FT |
S122 |
Fin Fish Culture I |
3 |
| FT |
S210 |
Field Methods and Safety in Fisheries Technology |
4 |
| FT |
S222 |
Fin Fish Culture II |
3 |
| FT |
S270 |
Introduction to Limnology |
3 |
| FT |
S272 |
Fisheries Management, Law, Economics |
3 |
| FT |
S273 |
Fundamentals of Fisheries Biology |
4 |
| FT |
S291 |
Fisheries Technology Internship |
6 |
| OCN |
S101 |
Introduction to Oceanography |
3 |
| Select 8 credits from the following |
| BA |
S166 |
Small Business Management |
3 |
| CIOS |
S235 |
Spreadsheet Concepts & Applications |
3 |
| CIOS |
S240 |
Database Concepts & Applications |
3 |
| MT |
S119 |
Skiff Operator |
1 |
| MT |
S120 |
Outboard Motor Maintenance |
1 |
| PE |
S103 |
Scuba Diving |
1 |
| STAT |
S107 |
Introductory Statistics |
4 |
| ---- |
S--- |
Advisor-approved electives |
0-4 |
| ---- |
S--- |
Any of the science GERs not taken above |
4 |
CAREERS IN FISHERIES
Fisheries Technicians work in a wide variety of fields and for a wide variety of agencies, both private and public. Potential positions include fisheries technician, fish culturists, field biologist, fishery observer, fish and wildlife surveyor, habitat restoration technician, stream surveyor, harvest management assistant, hatchery technician, and water quality technician.
Annual entry-level salaries range from $20,000 to $35,000 depending on location and position.
Since many fisheries technology positions are seasonal, graduates should keep in mind that salaries may vary significantly. Agencies often looking for employees include State Department of Fish and Game; US Fish and Wildlife, Hatcheries, native corporations and aquiculture business ventures.
CONTACT INFORMATION
University of Alaska Southeast
Office of Admissions
11120 Glacier Highway
Juneau, Alaska 99801
Ph: 907-796-6100
Ph: 877-465-4827 ext. 6100 (toll free)
Program Web site: www.uas.alaska.edu/ketchikan/departments/academicprograms/fisheries
Email: admissions@uas.alaska.edu
