Forestry

Discover a career in the great outdoors.

Forest Technology

Forest Technology

Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)

In the classroom and in the field, forest technology students are preparing for their futures from day one.

Immersed in real-world environments, like our experimental forest and on-site sawmill, you’ll get hands-on experience with data collection tools, explore wildlife, study land management, and learn about timber harvesting.

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Forest Technology (A.A.S.)

This program takes a hands-on approach that prepares you for technical and mid-management positions in forestry production, wood processing, federal and state agencies, and manufacturing industries.

Bachelor Degree Pathway

Rise to administrative and management positions in your field with an Applied Management (B.S.) Online degree.

Minors & Immersions

Pair a minor with any bachelor's degree, or an immersion with any bachelor's or associate's degree.

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Saturday, June 24 8:30 AM - 2 :30 PM

Jul 29

Open House

Saturday, July 29 8:30 - 2 :30 PM

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News
04.26.2023

Forestry alum relives storied career’s genesis in ESC visit

A forest technology graduate, whose law enforcement career with the U.S. Bureau of Land Management culminated in being named "Special Agent of the Year" in 2019, returned to the Schneebeli Earth Science Center last week when back in the area to visit family.

04.17.2023

'You get what you put into it'

When Tristan Current heard that he could pursue his love of baseball and get hands-on training for a career in the great outdoors at Pennnsylvania College of Technology, he was all in.

03.03.2023

March 11 memorial service scheduled for Donald R. Nibert

Nibert in his element − an outdoor wildlife lab − instructing students during a pheasant release onto State Game Lands in March 2005. Donald R. Nibert, an assistant professor of forestry who retired in 2009 after a 40-year teaching career at Williamsport Area Community College and Pennsylvania College of Technology, died Sunday, Feb. 26, at the age of 80.