Glenville State University’s Department of Land Resources has partnered with the EQT Foundation to provide tuition-free, online college courses for qualified West Virginia high school students interested in natural resources, forestry, environmental science, land surveying, GIS, and related fields.
The EQT grant also supports the Natural Resource Management (NRMT) High School Pathway, which enables students to complete a minimum of 24 credit hours online. This pathway includes both required NRMT courses and general studies credits, giving students a strong academic foundation while preparing them for a successful transition into NRMT degree program.
Participants can explore GSU programs including the A.S. in Forest Technology, A.S. in Land Surveying, B.S. in NRMT with majors in Forest Technology, Environmental Science, Criminal Justice, and Wildlife Management, and the B.S. in Land Surveying & Mapping. Students may also earn a Certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) by completing 12 credit hours in GIS, remote sensing, computer mapping, and drone technology.
All NRMT High School Program courses are offered fully online and include mentoring and tutoring connections with GSU faculty and students.
Online course options in the Department of Land Resources include:
- Introduction to Environmental Science (ENVR 101, 4 cr.) - dual credit
- GIS Applications I (NRMT 234, 3 cr.) – using ESRI ArcGIS software
- GIS Applications II (NRMT 334, 3 cr.) – using ESRI ArcGIS software
- Computer Assisted Mapping (NRMT 125, 3 cr.) – using Carlson Survey software
- Remote Sensing & Aerial Photo Interpretation (LAND 244, 1 cr.)
- Introduction to Drone Technology (LAND 243, 2 cr.)
Through the EQT Foundation grant, tuition, required textbooks, and software are provided at no cost. The program is open to students in all 55 West Virginia counties.
To learn more & apply, please visit the link below.
- NRMT High School Program overview: https://www.glenville.edu/departments/land-resources/high-school-program
- Application form: https://www.glenville.edu/sites/default/files/2021-03/nrmt-hs-registration-form.pdf
- Online GIS Certificate: https://www.glenville.edu/departments/land-resources/certificates/online-gis
For inquiries, please contact Ms. Rachel Clutter, Director of GSU Dual Enrollment / Dual Credit via email: Rachel.Clutter@glenville.edu or phone: 304-462-6129.
GSU’s Land Resources programs prepare students for in-demand careers in forestry, environmental science, criminal justice, wildlife management, land surveying, and geospatial technologies through field-based learning, industry partnerships, and hands-on research.
Madison Morton, NRMT Wildlife Management major spoke about her participation in the program. "As a recipient of the EQT Natural Resource Management High School Program, I’m grateful for the opportunities it gave me to explore career paths in forestry, land surveying, and environmental science. The program even allowed me to graduate high school with a GIS certification, which sparked my strong interest in mapping and Geographic Information Systems," Morton said. "The mentorship and support I received from faculty and students at Glenville State University inspired me to continue my journey here, and I am now enrolled in the BS Natural Resource Management program with a concentration in Wildlife Management. I’ve already learned so much through my classes and hands-on experiences, and I’m excited to keep building my knowledge and skills."
"Thank you to the EQT Foundation and Glenville State University for making this pathway possible for students like me," she added.
