Academic Programs Catalog

College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Institute of Agricultural Technology

Programs
Urban Forest Management

The Urban Forest Management program provides students with the knowledge and technical skills necessary to sustainably manage trees in an urban environment, both in Michigan and beyond. Students connect directly with urban forestry leaders and professionals to gain hands-on experience in areas such as tree identification, tree selection, planting and pruning, climbing and aerial work, tree health care and risk assessment and more. Upon completion of the program, graduates are often in high demand in this growing industry and go on to pursue careers as urban tree planting coordinators; arborists; vegetation mapping coordinators; and urban forest technicians.

Requirements for Urban Forest Management

Students must complete 60 to 61 credits from the following:

1. All of the following courses (36 courses):
AT 293 Professional Internship in Agricultural Technology 3
CSS 143 Introduction to Soil Science 2
ENT 110 Applied Entomology of Economic Plants 3
FOR 111 Field Exploration of Urban and Community Forestry 1
FOR 112 Career Development in Urban and Community Forestry 1
FOR 113 Urban Tree Care Equipment and Worker Safety 2
FOR 114 Introduction to Climbing and Aerial Tree Work 1
FOR 120 Survey of Urban and Community Forestry 2
FOR 125 Methods of Engagement in Urban and Community Forestry 2
FOR 222 Forestry Field Methods 2
FOR 225 Urban Forestry Information Technology 3
FOR 235 Urban Tree Care Practicum 3
FOR 240 Crew Leadership and Management in Arboriculture 2
FOR 245 Capstone Experience in Urban and Community Forestry 2
HRT 211 Landscape Plants I 3
HRT 213 Landscape Maintenance 2
PLP 105 Fundamentals of Applied Plant Pathology 2
2. Complete 24 or 25 credits of additional course work through Muskegon Community College. All course work must be approved by the program coordinator in the Institute of Agricultural Technology.