Overview

The Major

In the Arboriculture and Community Forest Management program of University of Massachusetts Amherst students learn the principles and practices of tree planting, tree removal, control of insects and diseases, and other aspects of the arborist’s profession–and they get first-hand experience with all of these practices. Arborists are employed by cities and towns, commercial tree care services, utility companies, public parks, and golf courses. This program has been approved by arborist associations at the state and national levels.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Arboricultural Field Techniques

Arboriculture

Soils

Botany

Plants in Landscape

Seminar in Arboriculture & Community Forestry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2024-10-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Forestry Urban Planning View 89 other Bachelors in Forestry in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A complete Common Application (including the UMass questions)

Official high school transcript (grades 9 -11) or Secondary School Exams

Official transcripts for all completed college coursework

Letter of recommendation

Application fee of $85 (unable to waive)

English Language Proficiency Requirements

(Optional) SAT and/or ACT scores

Tuition Fee

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International

40882 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 40882 USD per year during 24 months.
National

40449 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 40449 USD per year during 24 months.
In-State

17772 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17772 USD per year during 24 months.

Regional Tuition: $33,512

Living costs for Amherst Center

1228 - 2543 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Arboriculture and Community Forest Management.

Available Scholarships

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