Forest Ecosystems and Society Graduate Major (MF, MS, PhD)
This program is available at the following location:
- Corvallis
This graduate program combines a strong social science faculty with a strong biological and ecological science faculty and so provides a rare opportunity to focus on the interface of social science and ecological science. The FES graduate program provides specific disciplinary opportunities in both ecological and social sciences in natural resource settings and also strives to develop interdisciplinary skills and knowledge. Our program objective is to develop interdisciplinary thinkers, highly capable scientists, and natural resource leaders who are prepared to solve complex socio-ecological problems. The students will be able to identify and contribute to collaborative science-based solutions in ecology and natural resources-related social science.
Major Code: 1100
Upon successful completion of the program, students will meet the following learning outcomes:
MF
- Conduct research or produce some other form of creative work.
- Demonstrate mastery of subject material.
- Conduct scholarly or professional activities in an ethical manner.
- Integrate multiple disciplines and collaborate with colleagues from other disciplines.
- Communicate effectively in written and verbal formats.
- Utilize critical thinking and awareness skills.
- Integrate aspects of policy, law, or management.
- Teach or assist in teaching effectively (only applicable if the student teaches or is a teaching assistant).
MS
- Conduct research or produce some other form of creative work.
- Demonstrate mastery of subject material.
- Conduct scholarly or professional activities in an ethical manner.
- Integrate multiple disciplines and collaborate with colleagues from other disciplines.
- Communicate effectively in written and verbal formats.
- Utilize critical thinking and awareness skills.
- Integrate aspects of policy, law, or management.
- Teach or assist in teaching effectively (only applicable if the student teaches or is a teaching assistant).
PhD
- Produce and defend an original significant contribution to knowledge.
- Demonstrate mastery of subject material.
- Conduct scholarly activities in an ethical manner.
- Integrate multiple disciplines and collaborate with colleagues from other disciplines.
- Communicate effectively in written and verbal formats.
- Utilize critical thinking and awareness skills.
- Integrate aspects of policy, law, or management.
- Teach or assist in teaching effectively (only applicable if the student teaches or is a teaching assistant).
Students in the Master of Forestry (MF) or Master of Science (MS) must complete a minimum of 45 graduate credits. Students in the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) must complete a minimum of 108 graduate credits.
All graduate students are required to take FES 520 usually in their first year and FES 525 usually in their second year, and FES 526 during the first or second year of their degree.
Students will work with their major professor, advisor and advisory committee to select additional courses specific to their area of interest in order to meet the minimum number of credits required for their degree program.
Major Code: 1100