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