Forestry Technology
Purpose
The Forestry Technology program is designed to provide the necessary skills for two year graduates to obtain employment with forest industry, state and federal agencies and forestry consulting firms.
Program Description
Classroom work, outdoor labs, and Jones College are utilized to provide learning experiences for the students in all phases of applied forestry. This Program will also provide students with the necessary scientific skills, mathematical theories, and field techniques which will allow them to professionally perform the duties of a forestry technician. Upon completion of all course work, a Technical Certificate or the Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S) degree is awarded.
Program Length
Four Semesters
Degree (s) Offered
Technical Certificate
Associate in Applied Science
Admission Requirements
Must meet all general admissions requirements of the college.
Contact
Jones College Enrollment Services at 601.477.4257 or Forestry Instructor: Bennett Burris, 601.477.4233, or e-mail at bennett.burris@jcjc.edu
Program Requirements
The following advisement plan is a recommended course of study. An academic advisor may alter course sequence to meet individual student needs. In addition, an academic advisor may recommend additional or different courses depending upon student career plans and/or requirements of the college or university to which the student plans to transfer.