Master of Forestry
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This non-thesis Master’s degree program emphasizes the forest resources of North Carolina and the southern United States. Students pursuing a Master of Forestry (MF) may also address forestry problems throughout North America or leverage FER’s expertise in tropical pine species and many other international arenas. No minor is required.
This degree program is designed for students seeking a non-thesis graduate degree option. In lieu of a thesis, candidates are required to prepare and conduct a professional presentation on their chosen area of study during their final semester as a student. This presentation usually includes a paper. In addition, students must complete 36 credits, following all rules of the Graduate School. Two courses are required, FOR 601 (Seminar, required of all students entering the program Fall 2008 or later)) and FOR 603 (Research Methods in Forestry and Environmental Resources, required of all students).
Past students pursuing Master of Forestry degrees have explored a variety of topics, including:
- Forest genetics and tree breeding,
- Ecosystem management,
- The physiology of trees and forest stands,
- Forest soils and tree nutrition,
- Forest engineering and equipment design,
- Management of private non-industrial forests,
- Forest hydrology,
- Operations research and decision theory,
- The impacts of pollutants on forest productivity, and
- Forest entomology and pathology.
Graduates of this program have gone on to successful careers around the world, working within the industry, government, non-profit and academic sectors for both public and private organizations.
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