Marie Perrin Miller, Program Director
Technology 129
301-784-5256
https://www.allegany.edu/forest-technology/
This program also serves as the recommended transfer degree to our partner institutions
offering a BS degree in Forestry. (Work with your forestry advisor to make slight
variations to include proper math and chemistry coursework.) Graduates with this degree
have options to enter the workforce or continue their education.
The Forest Technology program at Allegany College of Maryland trains students for
the position of forest technician. A forest technician is a middle-management person
trained to work with a graduate professional forester. A forest technician must be
able to work alone, to make decisions, and to supervise small crews in the field.
The Forest Technology program is designed to allow a graduate to gain employment after
four semesters and one summer of practical training.
The Forest Technology Curriculum at Allegany College of Maryland has been designated
as a Statewide Program by the Maryland Higher Education Commission. Maryland residents
from counties other than Allegany County who register in this eligible program will
be charged the out-of-county tuition rate. However, these students may be eligible
to receive reimbursement for a portion of the cost difference between the in-county
and out-of-county tuition rates. Funding availability for this program is based on
funding from the State of Maryland and is thus subject to change each semester. Some
restrictions apply. More information can be obtained by contacting the Admissions
Office.
In addition to maintaining the scholastic standards required of all students in the
college, Forest Technology students must achieve a grade of "C" or better in each
Forestry course with the exception of Forest Technology 101.
Some specialized equipment is required for students in the Forest Technology curriculum.
This includes, but is not necessarily limited to, drafting equipment, safety boots,
chain saw safety pants or chaps, and a safety helmet.
Although some courses in this program will transfer, this program is a career program
and is not designed to transfer. However, many Forest Technology graduates have transferred
and received bachelor's degrees from four-year schools. Allegany College of Maryland
and West Virginia University have recently signed an articulation agreement, which
will allow graduates of the Forest Technology program to transfer to West Virginia
University and complete their forestry degree in an additional two years of study
while experiencing minimal loss of credit from Allegany College of Maryland. Other
four-year programs may require two or three additional years to complete a bachelor's
degree in this way. Students planning to transfer should consult with their advisor
or the Advising Center staff.
Successful completion of this program qualifies a student to apply for an Associate
of Applied Science degree in Forest Technology.
FOREST TECHNOLOGY
TWO-YEAR CAREER PROGRAM
PREPARATION FOR EMPLOYMENT and/or RECOMMENDED TRANSFER
NOTE: All courses specifically identified by course number are graduation requirements for this program.
Forest Technology is accredited by the Society of American Foresters. Allegany College of Maryland’s Forest Technology program is among a select group of schools in North America that have been accredited by the Society of American Foresters.
