Description
The Advanced Forest Concepts Career Pathway Certificate of Completion is designed for students who hold degrees in other areas or are already in the workforce and are looking to enhance their skills related to determining forest use, planning, and management.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Create a plan for the management of a forest resource that includes techniques for protection of fire, riparian, vegetation, or wildlife.
Entrance Requirements
There are no formal entrance requirements for the Advanced Forest Concepts Career Pathway Certificate of Completion. However, individual courses include recommended preparation of forestry coursework. In addition, this career pathway certificate of completion is designed to offer advanced forest concepts to students or professionals who have experience in the field of forestry or natural resources management.
Additional Program Costs (Beyond Standard Tuition/Fees and Textbooks)
Material Costs
Students are expected to provide their own appropriate field clothing and tools.
Course Requirements
Course List Course | Title | Credits |
FOR 215 | Forest Resource Capstone | 3 |
FOR 237 | Resource Sampling | 4 |
FOR 273 | Silviculture and Harvesting Systems | 5 |
Total Credits | 12 |
Advising Notes
It will take three quarters to complete this certificate.
Performance Standards
- Academic Requirements:
- Students must have a 2.0 cumulative GPA to earn a COCC certificate or degree.
- Options for additional standards:
- All courses in the program must be completed with a grade of C or higher.