Programs

The Associate of Applied Science in Forest Resources Technology provides the education and practical skills needed to succeed as a technician in forestry and natural resource fields throughout the western U.S.

• Forest Resources Technology

  The Associate of Applied Science in Forest Resources Technology provides the education and practical skills needed to succeed as a technician in forestry and natural resource fields throughout the western U.S. Job opportunities exist in government agencies (both state and federal) and in private industry (contractors, consultants, and private companies). The U.S. Forest Service is the primary employer for graduates of this program.

  Traditional forest technician positions are now often referred to as natural resource technicians. Technicians spend considerable time outdoors. Typical entry-level positions include forest management activities, such as evaluation of reforestation efforts, timber sale layout, tree measurements, forest damage assessment, and other required forest management activities. Additionally, entry-level natural resource technicians may perform noxious weed identification and eradication, plant and wildlife surveys, fire protection and suppression, and stream monitoring and restoration. 

  The program has the advantage of being located near several national forests. Most program courses include outdoor lab opportunities, which provide hands-on experience and knowledge essential to being an effective natural resource technician. Additionally, students are able to take advantage of opportunities working with local agencies to develop and implement land management plans in the capstone course at the end of their second year.

  The program is accredited by the Society of American Foresters.

  Catalog Details/Requirements:
  Forest Resources Technology - Associate of Applied Science (AAS)

The Forest Resources Technology - Associate of Applied Science program is accredited by the Society of American Foresters.

Career Pathway Certificates of Completion are designed for students who hold degrees in other areas or are already in the workforce and are looking to enhance their skills in specific areas.

• Advanced Forest Concepts

  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.

  Catalog Details/Requirements:
  Advanced Forest Concepts - Career Pathway Certificate of Completion (CPCC)

• Conservation of Natural Resources

  The Forest Ecology Career Pathway Certificate of Completion is designed or those who hold degrees in other areas or are already in the work force and are looking to enhance their skills related to the practical aspects of forest ecology and dendrology and their applications.

  Catalog Details/Requirements:
  Conservation of Natural Resources - Career Pathway Certificate of Completion (CPCC)

• Forest Ecology

  The Forest Ecology Career Pathway Certificate of Completion is designed or those who hold degrees in other areas or are already in the work force and are looking to enhance their skills related to the practical aspects of forest ecology and dendrology and their applications.

  Catalog Details/Requirements:
  Forest Ecology - Career Pathway Certificate of Completion (CPCC)

• Forest Measurements

  The Forest Measurements 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 in basic measurements of trees and land and on-land navigation using maps, compasses, and GPS.

  Catalog Details/Requirements:
  Forest Measurements - Career Pathway Certificate of Completion (CPCC)

• Forest Protection

  The Forest Protection 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 in identification of forest disease and insects and the basic techniques used to protect forests from catastrophic fire, disease, and insects.

  Catalog Details/Requirements:
  Forest Protection - Career Pathway Certificate of Completion (CPCC)

• Mapping/Cartography

  The Mapping/Cartography 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 the basic use and production of maps focusing on field techniques and use of basic geographic information systems.

  Catalog Details/Requirements:
  Mapping/Cartography - Career Pathway Certificate of Completion (CPCC)

The Associate of Science (OSU Transfer) Emphasis degree is designed for students with a high level of certainty about their decision to earn a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Sciences, Forestry, or Natural Resources at Oregon State University.

• Agricultural Sciences (OSU Transfer) Emphasis

  The Agricultural Sciences (OSU Transfer) Emphasis Associate of Science fulfills many of the lower-division requirements of the Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Sciences at Oregon State University. Course requirements for other agricultural majors at OSU and other universities will differ. Students are strongly encouraged to check current degree requirements for changes.

  Catalog Details/Requirements:
  Agricultural Sciences (OSU Transfer) Emphasis - Associate of Science (AS)

• Forestry (OSU Transfer) Emphasis

  The Associate of Science Forestry (OSU Transfer) Emphasis is intended to fulfill many lower-division requirements of the Bachelor of Science in Forest Management from Oregon State University. Other universities’ requirements for a forest management degree may be similar, and course requirements for other forestry majors will differ. Students planning to transfer to any university forestry program should meet with a forest resources technology advisor to discuss transfer requirements.

  Catalog Details/Requirements:
  Forestry (OSU Transfer) Emphasis - Associate of Science (AS)

• Natural Resources (OSU Transfer) Emphasis

  The Natural Resources (OSU Transfer) Emphasis Associate of Science is designed to fulfill 90-106 credits of the lower-division requirements of a Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources at  Oregon State University-Cascades. A fish and wildlife conservation option and an individualized specialty option are available at OSU-Cascades and at Central Oregon Community College. Other universities' requirements for a natural resources degree may be similar. Students planning to transfer to any natural resources program should meet with a forest resources technology advisor to discuss transfer requirements.

  Catalog Details/Requirements:
  Natural Resources (OSU Transfer) Emphasis - Associate of Science (AS)