• Demonstrate proficiency (overall GPA of 3.0 or greater) in graduate-level coursework in urban forestry and natural resources.
• Integrate biological and social science concepts in a capstone project designed to address a specific urban forestry situation, issue, or problem.
• Synthesize scientific information from a variety of sources and demonstrate research and writing skills through a capstone project proposal, outline, and revision process, as well as correct citation and documentation of sources.
• Improve knowledge and understanding of critical urban forestry issues to prepare for advancement in the field.

Students complete 14 required credits, and take one or two elective courses resulting in a combined credits total of between 18 and 20 depending on the electives selected.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Required Core
FES 516	CASE STUDIES IN URBAN FORESTRY	1
FES 555/HORT 555	URBAN FOREST PLANNING, POLICY AND MANAGEMENT	4
FES 560	GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE	4
FES 565	URBAN FORESTRY LEADERSHIP	2
FES 506	PROJECTS	3
Electives
Select 4-6 credits from the following:		4-6
FES 545/FW 545	ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION
FES 547/HORT 547	ARBORICULTURE
FES 548	INVASIVE PLANTS: BIOLOGY, ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
FES 585	CONSENSUS AND NATURAL RESOURCES
FW 562	ECOSYSTEM SERVICES
GEOG 551	PLANNING PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES FOR RESILIENT COMMUNITIES
GEOG 560	GISCIENCE I: INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SCIENCE
PS 575	ENVIRONMENTAL POLITICS AND POLICY
SOC 580	ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIOLOGY
SOIL 511	SOIL: A NATURAL AND SOCIETAL RESOURCE
TRAL 593	ENVIRONMENTAL INTERPRETATION
Total Credits		18-20