{"id":13431,"date":"2016-10-17T21:33:23","date_gmt":"2016-10-18T01:33:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gsmit.org\/?page_id=13431"},"modified":"2024-02-20T16:42:32","modified_gmt":"2024-02-20T21:42:32","slug":"sancp","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gsmit.org\/adults-and-families\/sancp\/","title":{"rendered":"Southern Appalachian Naturalist Certification Program (SANCP)"},"content":{"rendered":"
The Southern Appalachian Naturalist Certification Program (SANCP) provides fundamental and specialty skills in Southern Appalachian ecology and interpretive techniques. Sign up for classes that interest you, or choose a class to begin working toward your certification.<\/p>\n
Upon completion of the eight core courses, you will receive the non-credit Southern Appalachian Naturalist Certificate from the University of Tennessee. Core courses are:<\/p>\n
We also offer elective SANCP courses as staffing allows. These courses are not required for certification, but many students in the program enjoy taking these classes to deepen their knowledge on expanded topics.<\/p>\n
All courses are taught by Tremont faculty complemented by other experts, researchers, and park professionals. Courses are held at Tremont’s campus inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park, though some include field trips throughout the park. Participants may commute from home or stay on site, and all meals are provided.<\/p>\n