Bachelors of Applied Science in Forest Resource Management
Green River College
Key Information
Campus location
Auburn, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
186 hours
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 10,830 / per year
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Introduction
Earn a great living wage in a high-demand field. Make a difference in your community. Reach your potential.
Make your dream of an outdoor career in natural resources a reality with the most affordable and applied-for forestry program in the Northwest!
- More than 40 percent in savings compared to other state and regional universities with Natural Resources Bachelor's degree programs.
- Small class sizes and individual attention support your success.
- Faculty have the ideal combination of advanced degrees in forestry, industry experience, and certifications.
- State of the art equipment and technology provided for student use.
When we surveyed local forestry employers 76 percent said that a Bachelor's degree was their preferred qualification and that demand currently exceeds the supply of technically qualified employees. Earning your Bachelor's degree will increase your opportunity to obtain senior-level permanent positions in Natural Resources.
Be job-ready for your first day of work in the natural resource field.
- Green River works directly with local natural resource employers to design relevant curricula.
- We manage our own 200-acre forest on campus and incorporate hands-on learning into every class.
- Internships (often paid) and a senior capstone project are part of your degree requirements. Many of these lead to permanent positions.
"Green River teaches hands-on skills in forestry. I would rather hire students from Green River's Bachelor's degree [program] more than any other four-year school."- Local Employer
The Bachelors of Applied Science in Forest Resource Management degree prepares students to directly enter employment in several Natural Resources areas. By developing academic skills in mathematics, science, English, humanities, and natural resource courses, the student can apply directly for jobs in natural resources management, forest engineering, water quality, or wildlife biology.
- Track 1: Sampling and Assessment
- Track 2: Forestry Operations
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Curriculum
Requirements
Natural Resources Core (43 credits)
- NATRS 300 - Forest Ecology Credits: 5
- NATRS 301 - Resource Economics Credits: 5
- NATRS 385 - Forest Protection and Disease Management Credits: 5
- NATRS 390 - Environmental Decision Making and Conflict Resolution Credits: 5
- NATRS 399 - Natural Resources Seminar Credits: 1
- NATRS 400 - Forest Practices, Law and Policy Credits: 5
- NATRS 418 - Resource Management GIS Applications 2 Credits: 2
- NATRS 471 - Restoration Techniques Credits: 5
- NATRS 493 - Advanced Silviculture Credits: 5
- NATRS 494 - Capstone in Natural Resources Proposal Credits: 1
- NATRS 495 - Capstone in Natural Resources Field Work Credits: 2
- NATRS 496 - Capstone in Natural Resources Delivery Credits: 2
Specialty Track 1 - Sampling and Assessment (14 credits)
- NATRS 386 - BioInvasions: Invasive Species Management Credits: 5
- NATRS 417 - Resource Management GIS Applications 1 Credits: 2
- NATRS 419 - Resource Management GIS Applications 3 Credits: 2
- NATRS 461 - Wildlife Ecology Credits: 5
Specialty Track 2 - Forestry Operations (15 credits)
- NATRS 401 - Advanced Harvest Systems: Cable and Aerial Based Credits: 5
- NATRS 402 - Advanced Harvest Systems: Ground-Based Credits: 5
- NATRS 403 - Transportation System Design Credits: 5
General Education Requirements (60 credits)
Mathematics (5 credits)
- MATH& 146 - Introduction to Statistics Credits: 5
English (15 credits)
- ENGL& 101 - English Composition I Credits: 5
- ENGL 128 - Research Writing: Science/Engineering/Business Credits: 5
- ENGL 335 - Advanced Technical Writing Credits: 5
Natural Science: (10 credits)
Ten credits of any Natural Science List A or List B courses from Natural Science Distribution list with a minimum of 5 credits from List A.
Suggested courses include:
- BIOL 110 - Northwest Ecology Credits: 5 Ⓛ
- GEOL& 208 - Geology of the Pacific Northwest Credits: 5 Ⓛ
Humanities (20 credits)
Twenty credits of any courses from Humanities/Fine Arts/English Distribution list.
Suggested courses include:
- CMST& 220 - Public Speaking Credits: 5
- CMST& 230 - Small Group Communication Credits: 5
- PHIL& 115 - Critical Thinking Credits: 5
- PHIL 243 - Environmental Ethics Credits: 5
Social Science (10 credits)
Any course that satisfies a Social Science Distribution requirement.
- S 1 - Social Science Credits: 5
- S 2 - Social Science Credits: 5
Additional required courses to total 186 credits:
Students must complete forestry-related field courses to total 186 credits.
Career Opportunities
Employment Outlook
Information on Careers and Earnings
Potential Occupations: Foresters, Conservation Scientists, Range Managers, Natural Resource Manager
Potential Earnings: $27.14 to $30.60 an hour