Ph.D. graduates frequently seek research or academic positions. Currently opportunities for placement are good but, competition is keen. Program of Study Courses of study and research are designed to meet individual student objectives and interests. The master's program requires the completion of a total of 30 units with at least 20 units of coursework and at least 6 units of research. The research work must result in the writing of an acceptable thesis.
Opportunities are present for interdisciplinary study.
Research Research usually involves problems identified through agency requests or preliminary study. Students prepare detailed research proposals with guidance from their major advisor. Faculty specializations emphasize aquatic ecology, water quality, population dynamics, biology of native fishes, fish pathology and the management of sport fishes and aquatic organisms. The use of these facilities is flexible and most may be altered to suit the needs of an individual project. In addition to the Graduate College requirements, applicants are required to submit three letters of recommondation, a summary of coursework, and a short essay describing academic and professional objectives.