Forestry

Associate of Science Degree

Our forestry program provides you with an education in fundamental forestry knowledge, applied field-based skills, and professional and ethical behavior to be successful professionals assisting in the management of forested ecosystems that promote environmental, social, and economic values of forests.

Why choose this program?
  • Unique 100 Acre campus to practice forestry skills
  • Courses taught by industry partners
  • Acquire job-ready skills and opportunities for summer internships.
  • Prepare to transfer to OSU, the #1 Forestry program in the U.S.
  • Topics in classroom and field work include modern approaches to Forestry including, GIS mapping, GPS techniques, and drone use in forest monitoring and renewal

Make a living out of working in the woods. Learn about the possibilities in this hands-on career from Issac Cherry, recent UCC Forestry graduate, and intern at Lone Rock Resources.

OSU Degree Partnership Program

The Forestry curriculum is intended to meet the requirements for the first two years of course work necessary for application to the Forestry professional program at OSU.

Career Opportunities


Student Success

  • “Imagine looking at a view and seeing all the places where you have worked over the years. There are not many fields where you can do that. We are planting the trees that will be harvested long after our career is over.”
    Isaac Cherry
    Lone Rock Resources forestry management intern, & upcoming UCC graduate
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More program info

Program description, outcomes and requirements are located in the Course Catalog.

Money for college

Between scholarships, grants, work study, and loans, students like you can qualify for thousands of dollars to help them reach their education goals.