Forestry, M.S.

Program Overview

The Forestry program offers Master's and doctoral degrees in various areas of forestry, including ecology, silviculture, and management. Students must complete coursework and defend a thesis to earn their M.S. degree. The program prepares graduates for careers in forestry, natural resource management, and related fields.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Master's and doctoral work in forestry is offered in the following areas: forest ecology, silviculture, forest ecosystem analysis and management, landscape ecology and planning, forest stand dynamics, forest restoration ecology, tree physiology, remote sensing of forests and natural resources, natural resource policy, social forestry, forest management, ecosystem services, and economics of forests and natural resources.

Assessment:

• Students in the Forestry M.S.
must complete certification paperwork to outline their coursework and prepare, publicly present, and defend a thesis.