Fisheries Technology
-Associate of Applied Sciece Degree
-Associate of Applied Science - Transfer Degree
-Program Length: Approx. 4-6 quarters

Fisheries Resources
-Certificate of Completion
-Program Length: Approx. 4 quarters

Overview
Expand your knowledge of wildlife inhabiting local creeks, rivers, lakes and Puget Sound with the Fisheries Resources program at BTC. Learn the basics of water quality, fish and shellfish biology, and spawning techniques, and prepare for an exciting career in the fish hatchery.

Skilled fisheries workers with A.A.S. degrees can also prepare for a rewarding career as a fish hatchery specialist, fish culturist, fisheries technician, net pen worker, shellfish hatchery worker, water quality technician, or habitat restoration worker.

Your skills will be ready to use with employers such as the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, as well as private hatcheries, shellfish farms, enhancement organizations, salmon and net pen operations, and federal and private scientific companies.

This program’s entry point is typically fall and winter quarters. Part-time enrollment is available with instructor permission. General education and program-specific classes are offered days, evenings, and online. Check our website for this program’s specific class times.
http://www.btc.ctc.edu/DegreesCertificates/indexDegreesCertificates.asp

Objective
Preparation for professional careers in fisheries & aquaculture sciences.

Courses
FISH 100 Introduction To Safety
FISH 205 Water Quality
FISH 125 Sampling Techniques
FISH 133 Hatchery Operations I
FISH 136 Spawning Techniques I
FISH 146 Fish and Shellfish Biology
FISH 155 Environmental Awareness
FISH 161 Aquaculture Techniques
FISH 170 Hatchery Operations II
FISH 186 Hatchery Operations III
FISH 195 Fisheries Internship
FISH 236 Spawning Techniques

Career Options
According to instructors, employment opportunities for fish hatchery specialists should remain the same or increase due to the increased listings of endangered species. Within one year after graduation, the estimated employment rate for this program is 94%. The graduate starting median wage is $11.98 with a wage potential of $23.73 within three years of employment.