Arboriculture/Urban Forestry Technician

Associate Degree in Applied Science

Program number: 100015

• Overview
• Admission
• Curriculum
• Outcomes
• Careers

Overview

Overview

The Urban Forestry Technician program will prepare you for careers in the field of arboriculture and urban forestry. You will learn tree maintenance and management, aerial tree work, plant health care, tree selection and planting, and equipment safety and operation. The program involves practicum and lab components that provide you with real-world application and experience.  

Program Details

Students in the Urban Forestry Technician program can attend full or part-time. Classes should be taken in the sequence listed.

For the 2019/20 Academic year core classes will meet on the following days/times:
Mondays between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday evenings between 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.
Fridays between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Urban Forestry classes are offered at these Madison College campuses:

• Madison – Truax

All courses for this program are offered only in person.

Admission

Admission

To Apply
 

• View the admission requirements for application deadlines, materials, and requirements.
   
• Attend an Academic Information Session to get started in the admission process.
   
• Visit MATC to learn more about the Madison College experience including campus tours and program open houses.

After Acceptance

Once you are admitted into your program, review the Start of Semester Checklist to prepare for your first day of classes at MATC. 

Questions?

Contact Enrollment Services at EnrollmentServices@madisoncollege.edu or (608) 246-6210.

Curriculum

Curriculum

Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the 2019-2020 academic year. To learn more about Madison College, visit us.

Current program students (including newly admitted), go directly to your Degree Progress Report (also referred to as an Advising Report or Academic Requirements) to view:

• Progress toward your specific requirements
• Alternative (in lieu of) courses to meet specific requirements

If you have questions after reviewing your report, please see Advising Services.

First Semester

10-001-101

Introduction to Arboriculture

2 credits

10-001-102

Plant Health Care Applicator

2 credits

10-001-110

Tree Biology

2 credits

10-001-118

Landscape Plant Identification

2 credits

10-001-124

Fundamentals of Aerial Tree Work

3 credits

10-801-195

Written Communication

3 credits

Second Semester

10-001-113

Ornamental Plant Health Care for Arboriculture

3 credits

10-001-133

Equipment and Chainsaw Safety and Operation

3 credits

10-001-138

Landscape Management 1

3 credits

10-001-173

Urban Tree Maintenance

2 credits

Select one of the following practicum courses:

10-001-121

Tree Crew Practicum 1

2 credits

10-001-125

Aerial Tree Work Practicum 1

2 credits

10-801-196

Oral/Interpersonal Communication

3 credits

Third Semester

10-001-105

Tree Identification, Dendrology & Silvics

3 credits

10-001-198

Soil and Water Resources

3 credits

10-001-199

Forest, Fisheries, and Wildlife

3 credits

Select one of the following practicum courses:

10-001-122

Tree Crew Practicum 2

2 credits

10-001-126

Aerial Tree Work Practicum 2

2 credits

10-809-199

Psychology Of Human Relations

3 credits

Fourth Semester

10-001-103

Arboriculture

2 credits

10-001-139

Landscape Management 2

3 credits

10-001-149

Ecological Basis for Natural Resources Management

3 credits

Select one of the following practicum courses:

10-001-123

Tree Crew Practicum 3-Capstone

2 credits

10-001-127

Aerial Tree Work Practicum 3-Capstone

2 credits

10-804-134

Mathematical Reasoning

3 credits

10-809-197

Contemporary American Society

3 credits

Outcomes

Outcomes

​The Madison College Urban Forestry Program prepares you to:

1. Diagnose ornamental plant disorders
2. Identify woody plants by common and scientific name
3. Apply tree biology for arboriculture and maintenance practices
4. Adhere to industry safety standards 

 

Careers

Careers

Employers throughout the Madison area consider Madison College Arboriculture graduates top candidates. Associate degree graduates are ready for a range of professional positions in the field of urban forestry including:

• Arborist – Commercial
• Arborist – Municipal
• Arborist – Utility
• Urban Forestry Technician
• Forestry Technician
• Nursery Technician

• Estimated Program Cost
  # of Credits for Completion

  60

  Tuition

  $8052.00

  Materials/Supplemental Costs

  $772.50

  Other Costs

  $0.00

  Total Program Costs:

  $8824.50