Therefore, the approach is interdisciplinary and is designed to promote understanding and sensitivity to underlying social values, ethical standards, and broad societal expectations. Sub-disciplines are reflected in the degree options. At the doctoral level, most natural resources fields, with the exception of Fish and Wildlife Biology, are represented. A distinguished and distinguishing characteristic of the forestry program is the strong emphasis on integrated resource management. Located on Montana s arts and sciences campus, the School of Forestry is afforded a special relationship to the humanities and social sciences and, in addition, the School of Forestry is located in an area of high natural resources interest and activity from off-campus entities.
Professional programs demand a strong correlation between mission and curriculum.
At the undergraduate level, both flexibility and content is limited in an effort to deliver leading-edge educational opportunities. At the graduate level, ample opportunity exists for the flexible structuring of individual programs.