Arboriculture, CSC

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Plan Code 221-328-03, CIP Code 03.0101

Award: Career Studies Certificate

Program Head: Richard (Scott) Reigel, rreigel@mgcc.edu, (540) 863-2894

Length: Two Semesters

Purpose: Arboriculture courses prepare students to care for and manage individual trees and urban forests. MGCC instructors strive to promote the benefits of well-maintained trees - Aesthetic, economic, environmental, and society.

Program Description: The Arboriculture Career Studies Certificate trains individuals to work in a distinct segment of the forestry industry.

Employment Outlook: There is a need for trained technicians who are skilled in plant health care and best practices.

Fall Semester - Year 1

FOR 140 - Tree Climbing and Rigging Credits: 3
HRT 259 - Arboriculture Credits: 3
BUS 100 - Introduction to Business Credits: 3
PSY 200 - Principles of Psychology Credits: 3
BUS 200 - Principles of Management Credits: 3

Spring Semester - Year 1

FOR 195 - Special Topics in Utility Arboriculture Credits: 2
FOR 195 - Topics In Forestry (Aerial Lift, Crane and Traffic) Credits: 3
TRK 195 - Special Topics in Commercial Driver’s License Training Credits: 2
ITE 152 - Introduction to Digital and Information Literacy and Computer Applications Credits: 3
BUS 270 - Interpersonal Dynamics in the Business Organization Credits: 3