Undergraduates may choose from two courses of study:
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The bachelor of science degree in forest conservation prepares you for careers in the public and private sectors that deal directly with forest conservation issues, ecological analysis, policy, planning, and decision making. The program emphasizes developing strong communication skills, which makes our graduates highly qualified for analyzing and interpreting complex resource issues.
Through the program, you expand your understanding of forest systems and forest dynamics, as well as human interactions with this environment and our ability to sustain, enhance, rehabilitate, and conserve forests. You'll complete basic scientific training in chemistry, physics, biology, and ecology, and then refine skills and concepts with specialized courses in forest biology, soils, and conservation.
Additional coursework in natural resource economics and social science, natural resource law, environmental communication, international forestry, and a range of electives allows you to develop your personal interests and fulfill your academic and career goals. The professional skills you develop through the Forest Conservation Program will enable you to make significant contributions to resolving preservation versus use issues.
Around the world, unprotected and unmanaged forests are being depleted and destroyed. Management is required to sustain our forests, and MSU's Professional Forestry Program provides you with the indepth understanding of natural and social sciences necessary to manage forest ecosystems. Through handson laboratory experiences and field studies, you develop the ability to manage forests for goals ranging from providing biological diversity to producing timber to creating wildlife habitat.
Like the Forest Conservation major, you take basic courses in chemistry, biology, and ecology, and build on this foundation with courses in forest management, natural resources planning and policy, forest biometry, entomology, and pathology. Elective coursework in forestry and related disciplines allows you to explore international forestry, urban forestry, and other unique dimensions of forestry.
As a graduate of the Professional Forestry Program, you acquire the skills necessary to evaluate and take action to ensure the survival of the forests. You may find employment with public land management agencies, private organizations, the forest products industry, consulting firms, and trade associations. Professional forestry graduates are also eligible for full membership in the Society of American Foresters, the national accrediting organization for the profession.
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