Environmental Studies Concentration
The Urban Forestry Environmental Studies degree concentration offers a comprehensive exploration of the intersection between urban environments, forestry, and environmental sustainability.
Students in this concentration delve into the multifaceted relationship between urban landscapes and the environment, with a specific focus on the role of trees and green spaces in mitigating environmental challenges and promoting ecological health.
Upon completion of the Urban Forestry Environmental Studies concentration, graduates are well-equipped for careers in environmental advocacy, conservation management, and sustainability consulting. They possess the interdisciplinary knowledge, critical thinking skills, and practical experience needed to address the complex environmental challenges facing urban areas and to promote the creation of healthy, resilient, and sustainable cities for future generations.
First Year
Second Semester
| SENL 102B | English Composition II | 3 |
| Humanities Requirement | 3 |
| UFOR 278B | Urban Dendrology | 3 |
| SBIO 102B | General Biology | 3 |
MATH
| Math Requirement | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
First Semester
| SENL 101B | English Composition I | 3 |
SENL 120B
| College Success Skills | 2 |
| UFOR 151B | Intro to Urban Forestry | 3 |
| SBIO 101B | General Biology | 3 |
| SBIO 101LB | General Biology Laboratory | 1 |
MATH
| Math Requirement | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Second Year
First Semester
| AGSC 203B | Soil and Environment | 3 |
CHEM
| Chemistry Requirement | 3 |
| Social-Behavioral Science Requirement | 3 |
| AGSC 230B | Biometrics | 3 |
| UFOR 271B | Environmental Science | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Second Semester
| African American Experience | 3 |
| Humanities Requirement | 3 |
| Humanities Requirement | 3 |
| AGEC 212B | Applied Economic Principles | 3 |
| Arts Requirement | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Third Year
First Semester
Second Semester
Fourth Year
First Semester
Second Semester
Concentration Courses
Total Credit Hours: 123
Geospatial Technologies Concentration
The Urban Forestry, Environment, and Natural Resources concentration in Geospatial Technologies degree merges the fields of urban forestry and geospatial technologies to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage and sustain urban forests using cutting-edge mapping and analysis techniques.
Upon completion of the concentration, graduates are prepared for careers as urban foresters, GIS analysts, environmental consultants, and sustainability planners. They are equipped to make data-driven decisions to promote the health and resilience of urban forests, creating greener, healthier, and more sustainable cities for future generations.
First Year
Second Semester
| SENL 102B | English Composition II | 3 |
| Humanities Requirement | 3 |
| UFOR 278B | Urban Dendrology | 3 |
| SBIO 102B | General Biology | 3 |
MATH
| Math Requirement | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
First Semester
| SENL 101B | English Composition I | 3 |
SENL 120B
| College Success Skills | 2 |
| UFOR 151B | Intro to Urban Forestry | 3 |
| SBIO 101B | General Biology | 3 |
| SBIO 101LB | General Biology Laboratory | 1 |
MATH
| Math Requirement | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Second Year
First Semester
| AGSC 203B | Soil and Environment | 3 |
| Natural Sciences Requirement | 3 |
| Social-Behavioral Science Requirement | 3 |
| AGSC 230B | Biometrics | 3 |
| UFOR 271B | Environmental Science | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Second Semester
| African American Experience | 3 |
| Humanities Requirement | 3 |
| Humanities Requirement | 3 |
| AGEC 212B | Applied Economic Principles | 3 |
| Arts Requirement | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Third Year
First Semester
Second Semester
Fourth Year
First Semester
Second Semester
Concentration Courses
Total Credit Hours: 123
Natural Resources Sustainability Concentration
The Natural Resource Sustainability concentration is an interdisciplinary program that integrates the principles of urban forestry with a focus on promoting the sustainable management of natural resources in urban environments.
Upon graduation, students are well-prepared for careers in urban forestry, natural resource management, environmental consulting, and sustainability planning. They possess the knowledge, skills, and perspective needed to address the complex challenges of urbanization while promoting the long-term health and sustainability of urban ecosystems and the communities that depend on them.
First Year
Second Semester
| SENL 102B | English Composition II | 3 |
| Humanities Requirement | 3 |
| UFOR 278B | Urban Dendrology | 3 |
| SBIO 102B | General Biology | 3 |
MATH
| Math Requirement | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
First Semester
| SENL 101B | English Composition I | 3 |
SENL 120B
| College Success Skills | 2 |
| UFOR 151B | Intro to Urban Forestry | 3 |
| SBIO 101B | General Biology | 3 |
| SBIO 101LB | General Biology Laboratory | 1 |
MATH
| Math Requirement | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Second Year
First Semester
| AGSC 203B | Soil and Environment | 3 |
CHEM
| Chemistry Requirement | 3 |
| Social or Behavioral Science Requirement | 3 |
| AGSC 230B | Biometrics | 3 |
| UFOR 271B | Environmental Science | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Second Semester
| African American Experience | 3 |
| Humanities Requirement | 3 |
| Humanities Requirement | 3 |
| AGEC 212B | Applied Economic Principles | 3 |
| Arts Requirement | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Third Year
First Semester
| UFOR 333B | Forest Science | 3 |
| UFOR 364B | Arboriculture I | 3 |
| UFOR 375B | Intro to GIS | 3 |
| UFOR 391B | Urban Forest Ecology | 3 |
UFOR 393B
| Fire Management in Urban and Rural-Wildland Interface | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Second Semester
| UFOR 371B | Plant Health Care | 3 |
UFOR 395B
| Soil Erosion Control Remediation and Conservation Technologies | 3 |
UFOR 397B
| Coastal Zone Management | 3 |
| UFOR 399B | Urban Forestry Sum Interships | 3 |
UFOR 401B
| Biosecurity and Invasive Species Management | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Fourth Year
First Semester
Second Semester
Concentration Courses
UFOR 393B
| Fire Management in Urban and Rural-Wildland Interface | 3 |
UFOR 395B
| Soil Erosion Control Remediation and Conservation Technologies | 3 |
UFOR 397B
| Coastal Zone Management | 3 |
UFOR 401B
| Biosecurity and Invasive Species Management | 3 |
| UFOR 417B | Urban Forest Entomology | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 123
Minor in Urban Forestry Science
Requirements List
The Urban Forestry B.S. Degree Program also offers minor in Urban Forestry Science. A minimum of 18 credit hours of technical courses are required to qualify for a minor. Students may select the 18 credits from the following courses:
A grade of C or better is required in all courses toward the minor.