Academic Catalog - 2024-2025

College of the Environment, Forestry, and Natural Sciences

Forestry

Forestry, Bachelor of Science in Forestry


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For more than four decades, Northern Arizona University has been developing and refining a distinctive forest management major designed to instill in you an awareness of the complexities inherent in contemporary wildland management and to help you develop as an involved citizen as well as a professional land manager. Our program helps you become well qualified to address the impacts that management decisions and practices have on all resources, including timber, wildlife, range, water, recreation, and scenic beauty.

This program is accredited by the Society of American Foresters (SAF)

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Academic Catalog - 2024-2025

College of the Environment, Forestry, and Natural Sciences

Forestry

Forestry, Bachelor of Science in Forestry


Careers

What Can I Do with a Bachelor of Science in Forestry?

Are you happiest when you're outdoors? Would you like to protect the environment for future generations? Learn how at Northern Arizona University. Through work in the School of Forestry, you will learn to become a competent professional forester and land steward. Learn all aspects of forest ecosystems and their management. Graduate prepared for a career in the private sector or with a public land management agency.

Here, you will experience innovative and holistic approaches to understanding forestry. Our professional core (four semesters of integrated study) will allow you to build a lasting career and personal relationships. The School of Forestry is a national and international leader in natural resource education and forest research, with a deep commitment to understanding and protecting the environment.  

Career opportunities that might be pursued:
  • Federal agencies, including the U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and National Park Service
  • Private timber or consulting companies
  • State departments of forestry and wildlife
  • Tribal forestry departments
  • Peace Corps
  • Nonprofit organizations
  • Urban forestry and tree care companies

With further education, one of these paths is possible:
  • University professor
  • Researcher

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Academic Catalog - 2024-2025

College of the Environment, Forestry, and Natural Sciences

Forestry

Forestry, Bachelor of Science in Forestry


University Requirements

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Academic Catalog - 2024-2025

College of the Environment, Forestry, and Natural Sciences

Forestry

Forestry, Bachelor of Science in Forestry


Overview

In addition to University Requirements:

Students may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.

Minimum Units for Completion 120
Major GPA C
Highest Mathematics Required MAT 125
Additional Admission Requirements Required
University Honors Program Optional
Accelerated Undergraduate/Graduate Plan Optional
AZ Transfer Students complete AGEC-A Recommended
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Licensure

This program may lead to licensure.

Purpose Statement

Forestry is the “profession embracing the science, art and practice of creating, managing, using, and conserving forests and associated resources for human benefit and in a sustainable manner to meet desired goals, needs and values” (Dictionary of Forestry, Helms 1998). Through work in the School of Forestry, you will learn to become a professional forester and land steward. Learn all aspects of forest ecosystems and their management. Graduate prepared for a career in the private sector, with non-governmental organizations, or with a public land management agency.

Here, you will experience innovative and holistic approaches to understanding forestry. Our professional core will allow you to build a lasting career and personal relationships. The School of Forestry is a national and international leader in natural resource education and forest research, with a deep commitment to understanding and protecting the environment.  

Student Learning Outcomes

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College of the Environment, Forestry, and Natural Sciences

Forestry

Forestry, Bachelor of Science in Forestry


Details

Additional Admission Requirements
Major Requirements
Accelerated Bachelor's to Master's Program
General Electives
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College of the Environment, Forestry, and Natural Sciences

Forestry

Forestry, Bachelor of Science in Forestry


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