Specializations

Forest Resource Management

Accredited by the Society of American Foresters and is for students seeking careers as professional forest resource managers who apply science-based strategies to managing publicly and privately-owned forest lands.

Urban Forestry

Accredited by the Society of American Foresters and is for students with interests in forest management in the typically local-scale forests in urban-suburban landscapes, and at the interface of urban and undeveloped lands.

Environmental Pre-Law

Accredited by the Society of American Foresters and provides a solid basis of forest and natural resources science and management upon which is built a broad introduction to the policies, ethics, and processes affecting the use of natural resources.

Protected Areas Management

Accredited by the Society of American Foresters and is for students interested in managing lands for conservation and restoration purposes, usually on public lands managed by the government or by lands owned by private conservation organizations.

Recreation Resources Management

Accredited by the Society of American Foresters and focuses on the sustainable management of recreation lands as a natural resource and understanding human dimensions as related to their use.

Forest Business Management

Accredited by the Society of American Foresters and gives students a sound background in natural resource management and a broad introduction to business as appropriate for students interested in consulting, real estate or working for forest industry.

Watershed Science and Management

Prepares students to address the many and varied management issues associated with water resources, including wetlands, soils, policy, and water quality.

Environmental Pre-Law

This specialization provides a solid basis of forest and natural resources science and management upon which is built a broad introduction to the policies, ethics, and processes affecting the use of natural resources.

Critical Tracking records each student’s progress in courses that are required for progress toward each major. Please note the critical-tracking requirements below on a per-semester basis.

Equivalent critical-tracking courses as determined by the State of Florida Common Course Prerequisites may be used for transfer students.

Semester 1

• Complete 1 of 7 critical-tracking courses: AEB 2014 or ECO 2013 or ECO 2023, AEC 3030C or SPC 2608, AEC 3033C, BSC 2010/BSC 2010L, CHM 1030 or CHM 2045, MAC 1105, STA 2023
• 2.5 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
• 2.0 UF GPA required

Semester 2

• Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses
• 2.5 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
• 2.0 UF GPA required

Semester 3

• Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses
• 2.5 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
• 2.0 UF GPA required

Semester 4

• Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses
• 2.5 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
• 2.0 UF GPA required

Semester 5

• Complete all 7 critical-tracking courses
• 2.5 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
• 2.0 upper division GPA required
• 2.0 UF GPA required

Semester 6

• Complete 2 of the remaining required major courses: FNR 3131C, FOR 3200C, FNR 3410C, FOR 3202, FOR 3153C, FOR 3162C, FNR 4660, FOR 4020, FNR 4343C, FNR 4623C, FOR 3434C, FOR 3214 
• 2.0 upper division GPA required
• 2.0 UF GPA required

Semester 7

• Complete 3 additional remaining required major courses: FNR 3131C, FOR 3200C, FNR 3410C, FOR 3202, FOR 3153C, FOR 3162C, FNR 4660, FOR 4020, FNR 4343C, FNR 4623C, FOR 3434C, FOR 3214  
• 2.0 upper division GPA required
• 2.0 UF GPA required

Semester 8

• Complete all remaining required major courses. 
• 2.0 upper division GPA required
• 2.0 UF GPA required

To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold. These courses must be completed by the terms as listed above in the Critical Tracking criteria.

This semester plan represents an example progression through the major. Actual courses and course order may be different depending on the student's academic record and scheduling availability of courses. Prerequisites still apply.

Placement tests and/or prerequisites may be necessary for access to certain courses.

Course availability may necessitate departure from this course sequence. Except for certain courses where sequence is important, successful completion is more important than the sequence in which the courses are taken.

The summer term between the junior and senior year is normally reserved for professional work experience. For questions regarding opportunities, email the SFRC Student Services office.

The forest resources and conservation major provides a broad education in the ecological, economic and social aspects of forest and natural resources and their management. The major also provides national accreditation from the Society of American Foresters.

Before Graduating Students Must

• Pass the forest resources and conservation competency exam, given in five parts. One part will be given in each of these required courses:

  Course List

  Code	Title	Credits
  FNR 3131C	Dendrology/Forest Plants	3
  FNR 3410C	Natural Resource Sampling	3
  FNR 4040C
  FNR 4623C	Integrated Natural Resource Management	3
  FNR 4660	Natural Resource Policy and Economics	3

• Complete requirements for the baccalaureate degree, as determined by faculty.

Students in the Major Will Learn to

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

Content

1. Demonstrate competency in biology/ecology, quantification, policy/administration and management of forest and related natural resources.
2. Analyze, interpret, synthesize and communicate information and data, including the use of mathematical and statistical methods.

Critical Thinking

3. Solve novel problems in forest and natural resource management.

Communication

4. Create, interpret and analyze written text, oral messages and multimedia presentations.

Curriculum Map

I = Introduced; R = Reinforced; A = Assessed

Assessment Types

• Final group project
• Exams
• Program exit exam