Forestry Certificate

Program Description

This program is designed for students wanting to complete a Certificate in Forestry and enter the workforce. Students explore a variety of forest and land management principles. This certificate program introduces students to the principles of forest science, dendrology, forest fire behavior, silviculture principles, and research techniques. This program prepares students for entry-level careers in forestry, land use, or park settings.

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My Academic Plan: Part-Time

Courses are displayed in a part-time sequence providing flexibility for the working professional. Follow the pathway below to complete your certificate. This pathway may be accelerated by applying transfer credit, credit for prior learning, and/or completing one or more additional courses each semester. For more information please see your Academic Advisor.

First Semester

NRE 1100	Foundations of Forestry	3
NRE 1110	Forestry Field Techniques	3
Total Credit Hours:		6

Second Semester

NRE 2015 or NRE 2050 or NRE 2028	Fire Ecology (NRE 2015) or Forestry Field Techniques II (NRE 2050) or Forestry Harvesting (NRE 2028)	3
Total Credit Hours:		3

Semester Note: NRE 2015 and NRE 2050 are only offered in Fall Semester. NRE 2028 is only offered in Spring Semester.

Total Credit Hours: 9

Prior Learning eligible course

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