Urban Forest Management (AAS)

The MCC curriculum, paired with courses within a particular Michigan State University Certificate Program, prepares students for a wide range of employment and career choices in urban forest management. Students will earn an MSU certificate while also working towards an associate’s degree. MSU Transfer Students: Students wishing to transfer to MSU as juniors must meet with the program coordinator during their first semester to alter general education courses to meet MSU requirements.

Urban Forest Management

Source: MCC 2023-24 Catalog

URBAN FOREST MANAGEMENT – 62-64 CR HR DEGREE

MCC GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS*    24-26 CR. HRS.
ENG 101 English Composition 3
ENV 110 L&L Environmental Science 4
BIOL 121&L Plant Biology L&L 4
Choose One (1) Course From:
BUS 125 Supervision
BUS 122 Principles of Management
3
CIS 120A Intro to Computer Information Systems 3
GEOG 251 Intro to Geographic Information Systems 1
HE 110 Industrial Safety and Workplace Training 3
Choose One (1) Course From:
MATH 141 Precalculus
TMAT 101A Technical Math I
TMAT 102A Technical Math II
TMAT 201 Technical Math III
3 – 5
* All General Education courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better for transfer
MSU OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY REQUIREMENTS CREDITS 38 CR. HRS.
AT 293 Professional Internship in Agricultural Technology 3
CSS 203 Worlds of Soils 2
ENT 110 Applied Entomology of Economic Plants 3
FOR 111 Field Explorations 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 & 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 Plant Diseases & Their Pathogens 2
TOTAL 62 – 64