As forestry is not a program offered at UNM, students wishing to pursue this field must plan to transfer to another school before their junior year. Schools vary considerably in their requirements for the first two years, and the student should undertake a careful evaluation of the school’s curriculum. The following list includes a wide range of possible requirements. Some classes are not required by some schools.

• English 101 - Writing with Readings in Exposition
• English 102 - Analytic Writing
• English 219 - Technical Writing
• Biology 121L - Principles of Biology
• Biology 122L - Principles of Biology
• Biology 122 - Introductory Genetics
• Biology 260L - Introductory Botany
• Chemistry 121L - General Chemistry
• Chemistry 122L - General Chemistry
• Chemistry 301 - Organic Chemistry
• Chemistry 303 - Organic Chemistry Lab
• Physics 151 - General Physics
• Physics 152 - General Physics
• Math 180 - Elements of Calculus I
• Math 181 - Elements of Calculus II
• Math 145 - Probability and Statistics
• Geology 101 - Physical Geology
• Geology 105L - Physical Geology Lab
• Economics 200 - Principles and Problems
• Economics 201 - Principles of Economics
• Speech Communications 130L - Public Speaking
• Computing Science 155 - Problem Solving with the Computer
• 6 Hours Humanities
• 6 Hours Social Sciences

This list was compiled for the catalogs of the forestry schools belong to the WICHE program. Each of the WICHE schools is accredited, each offers degree work beyond the bachelor’s degree and each requires either summer camp or an approved summer field experience. It is extremely important for students to contact he college(s) of their choice to determine what constitutes an acceptable summer program.

For a career in forestry, one needs at least a bachelor’s degree. Some fields require a further certificate or degree as a professional forester. Further degrees in forestry include Master of Science, Master of Forestry and Doctor of Philosophy. Areas of concentration include Range Management, Wood Products, Resource Conservation, Wildlife Management, Watershed Science, Forest Biology, Outdoor Recreation, Wood Technology, Forest Management and Forest Ecology.

Opportunities in forestry change from year to year; so there’s no way to really predict job availability. The student would be wise to concentrate in an area most suited to his/her interests and abilities. This aspect should be strongly considered when choosing the professional school. The student should try to attend an accredited school of forestry; otherwise, there may be a problem in job-hunting.

Plan to transfer to the selected school of forestry at the end of the sophomore year, and certainly no later than the first semester of the junior year. Often, the summer camp program offered by a particular school is considered to be the entrance point to that school. It cannot be emphasized enough that the student should consult the catalog(s) of the school(s) to which the student plans to apply.

Some of the qualities considered to be those of a good forester are proper training, desire to serve the public, professional competence, and resourcefulness. Besides, there are also career opportunities in administration, research and international forestry. Other professionals employed by the forest service include engineers, geologists, hydrologists, landscape architects and soil scientists.

For further information, contact the College of Arts and Sciences Advisement Center, Ortega 251, 277-4621.