Education and training of the future scientific and professional forestry leaders of our world is of paramount importance in this regard. The M.S. and Ph.D. degrees are intended for those likely to enter a career as a scientist or teacher, or as a highly specialized resource professional. The M.F. degree programs can usually be completed in less time and are terminal degrees for professionals seeking advanced specialized education and training in several areas of forest biology. In all degree programs it is our intention that our graduates have sufficient depth in forest biology and breadth in the management of forest resources that they are able to make effective contributions to the solution of the most significant contemporary problems in natural resources management. Our educational programs are tailored to meet the objectives of the student, consistent with the standards and the philosophy of the department's research program.
Students are an integral part of the department research program.
This information was developed by the Department to acquaint prospective students and others with our educational programs. In addition, it is a compilation of our rules, procedures, and guidelines which will help students apply for admission and facilitate their successful completion of degree programs. We encourage you to contact the Department of Forest Science for clarification of any point about which you are unsure.