Program Description
The Forest Technology Program is designed to produce competent technicians to work in forest management, timber procurement, surveying, research, and tree improvement.

Length of Program
Five quarters

Entrance Date
Students are accepted quarterly.

Entrance Requirements
OTC Placement Exam

Age
16 years of age or older

Education
High School Diploma or GED

Advisor
An advisor should be consulted prior to enrolling in any course. A program advisor will be assigned by admissions.

Salary Range
Salary Range $20,000 to $24,000 annually

Job Market
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.

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

Curriculum

SUGGESTED SERIES OF COURSES, STUDENT ENTERING FALL QUARTER.

Course		Title		Credit Hours
1st Quarter
MAT 101		Math		5
FOR 131		Silviculture 1		4
FOR 132		Silviculture 2		4
FOR 101		Forest Safety		1
2nd Quarter
SCT 100		Introduction to Microcomputers		3
FOR 116		Intro to Surveying 1		4
FOR 117		Intro to Surveying 2		4
FOR 146		Forest Management 1		3
FOR 147		Forest Management 2		5
ENG 101		English		5
3rd Quarter
FOR 121		Applied Surveying 1		3
FOR 122		Applied Surveying 2		3
FOR 126		Intro to Measurements 1		4
FOR 127		Intro to Measurements 2		3
EMP 100		Interpersonal Relations & Professional Development		3
4th Quarter
FOR 102		Forest Soils		4
FOR 103		Dendrology		4
FOR 104		Forest Protection		4
FOR 105		Forest Products		4
5th Quarter
FOR 141		Applied Forest Measurement 1		3
FOR 142		Applied Forest Measurement 2		3
FOR 158		Wildlife Management		4
		Total Hours Required		81