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.