Bachelor's in Forestry
Introduction
Forestry is a Bachelor program taught at Humboldt State University, USA. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (4 years) options.
The Forestry, B.S. at Humboldt State University teaches students to understand and manage forests for biodiversity, carbon sequestration, cultural values, water quality, fire resilience, and wood products. The program is accredited by the Society of American Foresters (SAF). Students also choose one of several program concentrations aligned with fire management, forest hydrology, forest operations, forest restoration, forest soils, or tribal forestry.
Humboldt State University describes the program as field intensive, with the 780-acre Arcata Community Forest at students’ doorstep and an average of more than 7 hours per week of class time in the woods during the school year. The Wildland Fire Laboratory supports fire research. The Jacoby Creek Forest, 15 minutes from the University, is used for field trips, capstone projects, and student research.
Modules
- Fire Management
- Forest Hydrology
- Forest Operations
- Forest Restoration
- Forest Soils
- Tribal Forestry
Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements for admission in Forestry at Humboldt State University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:
- program specific academic requirment set by Humboldt State University.
- English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Humboldt State University as pre-requiste for admission in Forestry.
Note: Please check the university website in the link below.
Students are generally expected to have completed secondary education with a strong background in science, mathematics, and environmental studies. High school coursework in biology, chemistry, and mathematics is beneficial.Courses Units
Please check detail of study units at https://www.humboldt.edu/academics/programs/forestry
More Information
- Wildland Fire Specialist
- Timberland Appraiser
- Forest Ranger
- Land Management Specialist
- Natural Resource Specialist
- Hydrologist
- Geospatial Technician
- Burn Crew Member
- Fire Management Specialist
- Environmental Analyst
Scholarships
80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.