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Graduation Requirements in Forestry

The Forest Technology program at Allegany College of Maryland trains students for the position of forest technician. A forest technician is a middle-management person trained to work with a graduate professional forester. A forest technician must be able to work alone, to make decisions, and to supervise small crews in the field. The Forest Technology program is designed to allow a graduate to gain employment after four semesters and one summer of practical training.

The Forest Technology Curriculum at Allegany College of Maryland has been designated as a Statewide Program by the Maryland Higher Education Commission. This means that Maryland residents from outside Allegany County may be eligible for in-county tuition rates. Some restrictions apply. Check with the Admissions Office for more information. This educational program in Forest Technology is recognized by the Society of American Foresters. Allegany College of Maryland's Forest Technology program is one of only 22 so recognized in the United States.

In addition to maintaining the scholastic standards required of all students in the college, Forest Technology students must achieve a grade of "C" or better in each forestry course with the exception of Forestry 101.

Some specialized equipment is required for students in the Forest Technology curriculum. This includes, but is not necessarily limited to, drafting equipment, safety boots, chain saw safety pants or chaps, and a safety hat.

For a student to finish this program in two years, mathematics 107 must be taken in the fall semester of the first year. If a student does not have the prerequisites or background to take mathematics 107, developmental mathematics could be taken in summer school before entering the Forest Technology program. Otherwise the program will take a minimum of 3 years to complete.

Although some courses in this program will transfer, this program is a career program and is not designed to transfer. However, many Forest Technology graduates have transferred and received bachelor’s degrees from four-year schools. It may take three more years (a total of five years) to complete a bachelor’s degree in this way. Students planning to transfer should consult with their advisor or the Student Success Center.

Successful completion of this program qualifies a student to apply for an Associate in Applied Science degree in Forest Technology.

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Roberta Mills, Science and Forestry Division Webmaster, at rmills@allegany.edu