The graduate program has proven to be an excellent preparation for our students pursuing further graduate work at prestigious institutions within the United States. Students not pursuing advanced degrees are well-prepared to tackle resource management issues with a variety of analytical methods, and have done well in finding employment in both the public and private sectors. Students accepted to the Graduate Program should have a comprehensive understanding of intermediate macro and microeconomic theory. Students must also have an understanding of calculus and statistics. The Department is committed to the adoption of computer-based research and instruction.
Every effort is made to provide incoming graduate students with individual desktop computers.
Network connections are available for communication, data collection, and access to more powerful computer resources. The Department has invested in several new shared workstations. The Department has developed extensive expertise in Geographic Information Systems. Financial Aid - Most of our graduate students receive research or teaching assistantships through a competitive application procedure to offset most of their education costs. Students not receiving assistantships are often hired on a wage basis.