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Urban Forestry Technician Associate of Applied Science Degree

Overview and Award Outcomes

Overview

This program of study will lead to a degree in the multi-faceted area of Arboriculture. The tree care industry has expanded over the years to include areas of conservation, landscape maintenance, and management issues. Extensive employment opportunities are available nationwide. Students will study a variety of required subjects and elective courses, allowing them to customize their program.

Award Outcomes

Identify Minnesota native woody plants by botanical/common names

Identify Minnesota native plant communities

Select plant needs with proper site characteristics

Implement proper planting techniques

Implement proper tree care to potential clients

Identify common urban tree pests

Prescribe treatment for common urban tree pests

Integrate a sustainable approach to landscape installation and maintenance

Demonstrate knowledge to take Minnesota Tree Inspector Certification Test

Demonstrate knowledge to take the certification exam of the International Society of Arboriculture (Knowledge Portion)
Demonstrate cutting and pruning a tree canopy

Career Opportunities

Employment options include career opportunities in municipalities, park districts; utility companies; private residential sites; and commercial tree service companies. Each of these areas utilizes trees for a different purpose. The tree care industry has expanded over the years to include areas of conservation, landscape maintenance, and management issues.

Program Requirements

Technical Studies Required 41 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
LNDC1110Introduction to Landscape/Horticulture Careers

1

LNDC1120Woody Plants I - Trees

4

LNDC1125Introduction to Arboriculture

4

LNDC1151Insects and Diseases of Landscape Plants

3

LNDC1155Applied Arboriculture Operations

4

LNDC1190Woody Plants II - Shrubs

4

LNDC1220Integrated Pest Management

2

LNDC1242Plant Biology

4

LNDC1271Soil Science

3

LNDC1300Minnesota Invasive Terrestrial Plants

2

LNDC1315Minnesota Native Plants and Communities

4

LNDC2241Landscape Equipment Operation

3

LNDC2346Arboriculture Internship

3

General Education Required 9 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
Choose one course from MnTC Goal Area 1

3

Choose one course from MnTC Goal Area 2

3

Choose one course from MnTC Goal Area 5

3

General Education Elective 6 Credits

Choose credits from Hennepin Technical College’s Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) general education courses.

Technical Studies Elective 4 Credits

Recommended:

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
LNDC1141Nursery Propagation and Production

3

LNDC1160Greenhouse Infrastructure Technology

2

LNDC1202Herbaceous Plant Materials

4

LNDC1231Nursery Operations

2

LNDC1235Landscape Operations

2

LNDC2261Professional Gardening

3

Total Associate in Applied Science Degree Credits 60

Semester Sequence

Offered at Brooklyn Park Only

First Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
LNDC1110Introduction to Landscape/Horticulture Careers

1

LNDC1120Woody Plants I - Trees

4

LNDC1242Plant Biology

4

LNDC1271Soil Science

3

Choose 3 credits from MnTC Goal Area 5

3

Total Credits  15

Second Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
LNDC1151Insects and Diseases of Landscape Plants

3

LNDC1190Woody Plants II - Shrubs

4

LNDC1220Integrated Pest Management

2

Choose 3 credits from MnTC Goal Area 2

3

Total Credits  12

Summer Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
LNDC1315Minnesota Native Plants and Communities

4

LNDC2241Landscape Equipment Operation

3

Total Credits  7

Third Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
LNDC1125Introduction to Arboriculture

4

LNDC1300Minnesota Invasive Terrestrial Plants

2

 

Technical Studies Electives

2

 

Choose 3 credits from MnTC Goal Area 1

3

 

General Education Electives

3

Total Credits  14

Fourth Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
LNDC1155Applied Arboriculture Operations

4

LNDC2346Arboriculture Internship

3

 

Technical Studies Electives

2

 

General Education Electives

3

Total Credits  12

Technical Studies Electives

Recommended:

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
LNDC1141Nursery Propagation and Production

3

LNDC1160Greenhouse Infrastructure Technology

2

LNDC1202Herbaceous Plant Materials

4

LNDC1231Nursery Operations

2

LNDC1235Landscape Operations

2

LNDC2261Professional Gardening

3

Choose a Total of:  4 Credits 

General Education Electives

Choose credits from Hennepin Technical College’s Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) general education courses.

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits

Choose a Total of:  6 Credits 

MnTC Goal Area 1

A complete list of MnTC courses and Goal Areas that can be used to meet General Education requirements can be found at www.hennepintech.edu.  The same course cannot satisfy more than one MnTC Goal Area requirement.

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
COMM1200Intercultural Communication

3

COMM1250Interpersonal Communication

3

COMM1260Small Group Communication

3

COMM1280Public Speaking

3

ENGL1070Technical Writing

3

ENGL1100Writing and Research

4

ENGL1250Short Form Composition and Reporting

4

ENGL1300Introduction to Creative Writing

3

Choose a Total of:  3 Credits 

MnTC Goal Area 2

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
BIOL1000Biology in Society

4

BIOL1100Nutrition and Health

3

BIOL1300Introduction to Forensic Science

3

BIOL1400Human Biology

4

BIOL2005General Biology I

4

BIOL2125Anatomy and Physiology I

4

BIOL2225Anatomy and Physiology II

4

BIOL2235Microbiology

4

COMM1260Small Group Communication

3

MATH1150Applications of Quantitative Reasoning

3

PHIL1100Critical Thinking for College Success

3

PHYS1005Introductory Physics I

3

PHYS1010Introductory Physics II

3

SOCI1100Introduction to Sociology

3

Choose a Total of:  3 Credits 

MnTC Goal Area 5

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ECON1200Principles of Microeconomics

3

ECON1300Principles of Macroeconomics

3

ENGL1200Introduction to Humanities

3

HIST1400Contemporary World History

3

POLI1000Introduction to American Government and Politics

3

PSYC1000General Psychology

3

PSYC1200Psychology Throughout the Lifespan

3

PSYC1300Abnormal Psychology

3

SOCI1100Introduction to Sociology

3

SOCI1200Marriage and Family

3

SOCI1400Race in America

3

SOCI1500Introduction to Criminal Justice

3

SOCI1600Food and Society

3

Choose a Total of:  3 Credits

Graduation (60 Credits) 

Semester listings reflect the recommended sequence.  Due to circumstances beyond our control, the information herein is subject to change without notice.

 

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