Minor in Arboriculture & Urban Forestry
The industry demand for qualified arborists and urban foresters is increasing. Entering job salaries and salary potential are high, and qualified graduates specializing in arboriculture are actively recruited. The Division of Forestry and Natural Resources and the Division of Plant and Soil Sciences have offer a minor in arboriculture & urban forestry (AUF) that will prepare students to pursue opportunities in this growing profession. As a result, West Virginia University’s Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design now houses one of the Mid-Atlantic region’s best opportunities to study arboriculture & urban forestry.
The minor in AUF is designed to provide students educational opportunities in the areas of urban forestry and ornamental horticulture as they relate to current urban environments. Emphasis is given to the establishment and management of woody and herbaceous plants used in commercial, residential, municipal settings as well as utility rights-of-ways.
Course Requirements
This AUF minor requires a minimum 18 hours in forestry and horticulture related courses with a grade of C or higher in each course.