Fisheries Technology

Fisheries Technology is a program taught at Kenai Peninsula College, USA. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

Fisheries Technology at Kenai Peninsula College prepares students for work as fisheries technicians in Alaska’s fisheries sector. The program is offered in partnership with UAS Sitka, with options to earn an occupational endorsement certificate (14 credits), certificate (32 credits), or an AAS degree (60 credits). Students choose from two emphasis areas: fisheries management or Alaska salmon enhancement.

Program-specific courses for the UAS AAS degree, applied fisheries certificate, and occupational endorsement certificate are offered online. The program can be coordinated through the Kachemak Bay Campus in Homer. Students are advised to work with an academic advisor to build a program plan that meets their needs.

Graduates and program participants can seek entry-level work in a range of private and public organizations and agencies, including the AK Department of Fish and Game, US Fish and Wildlife, AK Native corporations, and the aquaculture/mariculture industries.

The minimum requirements for admission in Fisheries Technology at Kenai Peninsula College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Kenai Peninsula College.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Kenai Peninsula College as pre-requiste for admission in Fisheries Technology.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Please check detail of study units at https://kpc.alaska.edu/academics/areas-of-study/fisheries-technology.cshtml

• Fisheries technician
• AK Department of Fish and Game
• US Fish and Wildlife
• AK Native corporations
• Aquaculture/mariculture industries

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.