Bachelor and Associate of Science in Natural Resource Management (Forest Technology)
The Forest Technology major within the Bachelor of Science in Natural Resource Management was designed to meet undergraduate educational requirements for licensure in the state of West Virginia, as was the Associate of Science in Forest Technology, and is accredited by the Society of American Foresters. In addition, the programs meet current undergraduate educational requirements for licensure in other states as noted below as of July 2024. Please note that states can and do change licensure requirements, and students should check the requirements for licensure in states in which they are considering practicing.
Bachelor of Science in Natural Resource Management (Forest Technology) | ||
| States for which GSU’s BS meets the educational requirements for licensure or certification | States for which GSU’s BS does not meet the educational requirements for licensure or certification | Notes |
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| Alaska does not appear to have a license or registration process. | ||
| Arizona does not appear to have a license or registration process. | ||
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| Colorado does not appear to have a license or registration process. | ||
| Delaware does not appear to have a license or registration process. | ||
| District of Columbia does not appear to have a license or registration process. | ||
| Florida does not appear to have a license or registration process. | ||
| Education must be approved by the Licensing Division of the Georgia Secretary of State's Office. | |
| Hawaii does not appear to have a license or registration process. | ||
| Idaho does not appear to have a license or registration process. | ||
| Illinois does not appear to have a license or registration process. | ||
| Idaho does not appear to have a license or registration process. | ||
| Kansas does not appear to have a license or registration process. | ||
| Kentucky does not appear to have a license or registration process. | ||
| Louisiana does not appear to have a license or registration process. | ||
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Michigan | ||
| Minnesota does not appear to have a license or registration process. | ||
| Missouri does not appear to have a license or registration process. | ||
| Nebraska does not appear to have a license or registration process. | ||
| Nevada does not appear to have a license or registration process. | ||
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| New Jersey does not appear to have a license or registration process. | ||
| New Mexico does not appear to have a license or registration process. | ||
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| North Dakota does not appear to have a license or registration process. | ||
| Oregon does not appear to have a license or registration process. | ||
| Pennsylvania does not appear to have a license or registration process. | ||
| Rhode Island does not appear to have a license or registration process. | ||
| Utah does not appear to have a license or registration process. | ||
| Must be approved by Director of the Office of Professional Regulation. | |
| Washington does not appear to have a license or registration process. | ||
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| Wyoming | Wyoming does not appear to have a license or registration process. | |
Several states do not appear to require or offer licensure for forestry at this time. When or if voluntary certification is offered in these states, Society of American Foresters criteria are used, and the Forest Technology BS is accredited by the Society of American Foresters.
Note that websites for information regarding state licensure are linked above to assist students in making their own independent evaluation of their ability to meet state requirements.
Associate of Science in Natural Resource Management (Forest Technology) | ||
| States for which GSU’s AS meets the educational requirements for licensure or certification | States for which GSU’s AS does not meet the educational requirements for licensure or certification | Notes |
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| Alaska does not appear to have a license or registration process. | ||
| Arizona does not appear to have a license or registration process. | ||
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| Colorado does not appear to have a license or registration process. | ||
| Delaware does not appear to have a license or registration process. | ||
| District of Columbia does not appear to have a license or registration process. | ||
| Florida does not appear to have a license or registration process. | ||
| Education must be approved by the Licensing Division of the Georgia Secretary of State's Office. | |
| Hawaii does not appear to have a license or registration process. | ||
| Idaho does not appear to have a license or registration process. | ||
| Illinois does not appear to have a license or registration process. | ||
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| Idaho does not appear to have a license or registration process. | ||
| Kansas does not appear to have a license or registration process. | ||
| Kentucky does not appear to have a license or registration process. | ||
| Louisiana does not appear to have a license or registration process. | ||
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Michigan | ||
| Minnesota does not appear to have a license or registration process. | ||
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| Missouri does not appear to have a license or registration process. | ||
| Nebraska does not appear to have a license or registration process. | ||
| Nevada does not appear to have a license or registration process. | ||
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| New Jersey does not appear to have a license or registration process. | ||
| New Mexico does not appear to have a license or registration process. | ||
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| North Dakota does not appear to have a license or registration process. | ||
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| Oregon does not appear to have a license or registration process. | |
| Pennsylvania does not appear to have a license or registration process. | ||
| Rhode Island does not appear to have a license or registration process. | ||
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| Utah does not appear to have a license or registration process. | ||
| Must be approved by Director of the Office of Professional Regulation. | |
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| Washington does not appear to have a license or registration process. | ||
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| Wyoming | Wyoming does not appear to have a license or registration process. | |
Several states do not appear to require or offer licensure for forestry at this time.
Note that websites for information regarding state licensure are linked above to assist students in making their own independent evaluation of their ability to meet state requirements.