Overview

The Urban Forestry, Environment, and Natural Resources Department offers a Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, and Ph.D. degrees in Urban Forestry.

In addition to the B.S. Degree in Urban Forestry, the B.S. Program also offers three concentrations:

Environmental Studies,

Geospatial Technologies,

Natural Resources Sustainability

The curriculum is designed to prepare graduates who can evaluate, plan, and resolve problems of urban forest ecosystem and contribute to the environmental well-being of urban societies. The central theme of our instruction is that urban forests are essential to society, and their scientific management is necessary to ensure a sustainable flow of commodity and non-commodity benefits from urban forest ecosystems.

Career Opportunities

Many career opportunities are available to urban forestry graduates for entry-level jobs with federal and state governmental agencies, municipalities, private industries, academia, non - profit organizations, utility companies, private and governmental agencies, research and teaching institutions, tree care and landscape companies, and consulting services.

Graduates may also pursue graduate studies in urban forestry and related sciences.

The Bachelor of Science degree in Urban Forestry provides a solid background for pursuing M.S. and Ph.D. in Urban Forestry (refer to the SU Graduate Catalog), environmental studies, and other Natural Resources.

The Southern University and A&M College's Department has the most comprehensive urban forestry higher education program in the nation and a leader in building the diverse talented next generation of urban forestry and natural resources professionals in the country.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Agriculture
Plant Health Care
Forest Science
Arboriculture
Urban Forestry Ecology
Urban Tree Physiology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Baton Rouge, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A score of 500 or above on the TOEFL
Official High School Transcript
Official /Original West African Examination Scores for students of West Africa
Current NOTARIZED Affidavit of Financial Support Original
Copy of Immunization Form
Copy of your resident card
Letter of Good Conduct
A minimum score of 500 on the TOEFL or a score of 5 on the IELTS
High School GPA of 2.5 or better

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

9958 USD / year

≈ 9958 USD / year
Out-of-State

9958 USD / year

≈ 9958 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9958 USD / year

≈ 9958 USD / year

Living costs

Baton Rouge

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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

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