Current Trends in North American University Arboricultural Education

Abstract

Surveys conducted in 1979-80 revealed that courses incorporating major arboricultural content and curricula emphasizing arboricultural subjects were offered at 27 North American universities. Nineteen courses and 1 2 curricula were provided at the undergraduate level and 4 courses and 2 curricula were available to graduate students. Several new courses are planned for both levels. Current and proposed university arboricultural opportunities should meet the educational and continuing training needs of the North American shade-tree industry. University research and development activities, however, should be strengthened to support arboricultural science programs, especially at the graduate level.