Arboriculture/Urban Forestry Technician

• Overview
• Admission
• Curriculum
• Transfer
• 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 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Wednesday evenings between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Fridays between 8 a.m. and 5 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 Advising, Application, Information & More (AAIM) 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 2020-2021 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

Written Communication

10-801-195

3 credits

Introduction to Arboriculture

10-001-101

2 credits

Plant Health Care Applicator

10-001-102

2 credits

Tree Biology

10-001-110

2 credits

Landscape Plant Identification

10-001-118

2 credits

Fundamentals of Aerial Tree Work

10-001-124

3 credits

Second Semester

Oral/Interpersonal Communication

10-801-196

3 credits

Ornamental Plant Health Care for Arboriculture

10-001-113

3 credits

Equipment and Chainsaw Safety and Operation

10-001-133

3 credits

Landscape Management 1

10-001-138

3 credits

Urban Tree Maintenance

10-001-173

2 credits

Select one of the following practicum courses:

Tree Crew Practicum 1

10-001-121

2 credits

Aerial Tree Work Practicum 1

10-001-125

2 credits

Third Semester

Psychology Of Human Relations

10-809-199

3 credits

Tree Identification, Dendrology & Silvics

10-001-105

3 credits

Soil and Water Resources

10-001-198

3 credits

Forest, Fisheries, and Wildlife

10-001-199

3 credits

Select one of the following practicum courses:

Tree Crew Practicum 2

10-001-122

2 credits

Aerial Tree Work Practicum 2

10-001-126

2 credits

Fourth Semester

Mathematical Reasoning

10-804-134

3 credits

Contemporary American Society

10-809-197

3 credits

Arboriculture

10-001-103

2 credits

Landscape Management 2

10-001-139

3 credits

Ecological Basis for Natural Resources Management

10-001-149

3 credits

Select one of the following practicum courses:

Tree Crew Practicum 3-Capstone

10-001-123

2 credits

Aerial Tree Work Practicum 3-Capstone

10-001-127

2 credits

Transfer

Transfer Partnerships

There are currently no Transfer Partnerships for this program. Review our Transfer Opportunities page for information on all Madison College transfer options.

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

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