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Forest Technology, Diploma

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Program Description
The Forest Technology program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for employment in the field of forestry. The program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and technical knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The technical knowledge and skills in this program focus on forest biology, forest products, forest protection, forest management, forest measurements, and surveying and mapping. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to retrain or upgrade present knowledge and skills. Graduates of the program receive a Forest Technology diploma which qualifies them as forest technicians.

Program Length
A minimum of 81 credit hours is required for graduation.
A full time student should expect to complete requirements in 5-6 quarters.  

Salary Range
$20,000 to 24,000 annually

Career Opportunities
The job market is tight but adequate. Placement for graduates with good grades and strong work ethics is excellent. All graduates that are seeking jobs are finding opportunities. Demand for forest products remains strong and should grow with population increases.

Career Traits/Requirements
The ideal program entrant will have a strong interest in working outdoors, dislike repetitive tasks, and have excellent work ethics.

Program Courses

General Education

13

ENG 1010

Fundamentals of English I

5

MAT 1012

Foundations of Mathematics

5

EMP 1000

Interpersonal Relations & Professional Development

3

Occupational Education

68

SCT 100

Introduction to Microcomputers

3

FOR 101

Forest Safety & Orientation

1

FOR 102

Forest Soils

4

FOR 103

Dendrology

4

FOR 104

Forest Protection

4

FOR 105

Forest Products

4

FOR 116

Introduction to Surveying & Mapping I

4

FOR 117

Introduction to Surveying & Mapping II

3

FOR 121

Applied Surveying and Mapping I

3

FOR 122

Applied Surveying and Mapping II

3

FOR 126

Introduction to Forest Measurement I

4

FOR 127

Introduction to Forest Measurement II

3

FOR 131

Silviculture I

4

FOR 132

Silviculture II

4

FOR 141

Applied Forest Measurement I

3

FOR 142

Applied Forest Measurement II

3

FOR 146

Forest Management I

5

FOR 147

Forest Management II

5

FOR 158 or
FOR 160

Wildlife Management
Forest Technology Internship

4

Total Required Credits for Graduation

81

 

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