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A 30-hour terminal program offering specialized expertise in Fisheries & Aquatic Sciences, Forest Biology & Management, Forest Business, Natural Resources Management & Sustainability, Parks, Recreation & Tourism, or Wildlife Ecology & Management.
Designed to develop leaders in conserving and sustainably managing forests and natural resources, advancing methods for ecological restoration, and applying practical knowledge in forestry and natural resource fields.
A PhD is typically essential for research roles, specialist positions, and almost always mandatory for academic faculty appointments. This degree represents focused education within a specific discipline. The program mandates a dissertation plus at least 30 consecutive course hours, with 16+ hours in graduate-exclusive classes. Residency requirements include two back-to-back semesters of full-time study on campus (equivalent to 30 consecutive course hours on the Program of Study).