Forest Ecosystems Minor
Out of the classroom and into the woods.
The Forest Ecosystems minor introduces you to the functions and value of forested ecosystems. The minor helps you identify different trees and shrubs while giving you the tools to understand and tackle climate change, fire ecology, and global forest conservation.
Career paths: work outside managing and conserving forests.
A minor in Forest Ecosystems complements other academic programs that help prepare you for a rewarding career related to natural resources in business and government, and lays a solid groundwork for advanced academic studies.
The Forest Ecosystems minor is a great option if you:
- are invested in the health of the planet, its forests, and humanity’s future
- enjoy spending time outside and want to an advanced scientific understanding of forest ecosystems.
- believe it’s important to maintain forests and teach others about its value
Courses
For details on program requirements, suggested academic plan, and more, see the University Bulletin .
Required courses
- Field Dendrology
- Forest Ecology
Sample additional courses
- Agroforestry: Science, Design, and Practice
- Conservation Biology
- Dendrology
- Elements of Forest Ecosystem Management
- Forest and Conservation Economics
- Forest Ecosystem Monitoring and Data Analysis
- Forest Fire Management
- Forest Management and Planning
- Forest Resources Measurements
- Global Change and Ecosystems
- Global Forest Conservation
- GPS and GIS Applications for Natural Resources Professionals
- Herbaceous Forest Plant Identification and Ecology
- Human Dimensions of Natural Resources
- Invasive Forest Plants: Identification, Ecology, and Management
- Policy and Administration
- Principles of Forest Soils Management
- The Profession of Forestry
- Remote Sensing and Spatial Data Handling
- Silviculture
- Timber Sale Administration
- Tree Physiology
- Urban Forest Management
- Watershed Management
Get started.
Students may apply for admission to the Forest Ecosystems minor through LionPATH . For additional information, contact the program coordinator, Ellen A. Rom .
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Resources
- Tuition and Financial Aid
- Scholarships
- Student Life
- Undergraduate Research
- Study Abroad
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Internships
See the University Bulletin for details on program requirements, suggested academic plan, and more.
Related programs
- Wildlife and Fisheries Science Major
- Agribusiness Management Major
- Plant Sciences Major
- Wildlife and Fisheries Science Minor
- Agribusiness Management Minor
- Arboriculture Minor
- Environmental Soil Science Minor
- Geographic Information Systems Minor
- Horticulture Minor
- Off-Road Equipment Minor
- Plant Pathology Minor
Contact
- Coordinator of Undergraduate Programs and Alumni Relations, and Assistant Teaching Professor
- Email exr2@psu.edu
- Office 814-863-0362
