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Working with
Nature
for Society's
Well Being.
The School’s mission is to create future professionals and leaders,
to develop new knowledge and science based solutions, and share
them with individuals, government, industry, and the scientific
community to support the sustainable use of resources for the
well-being of society.
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Forestry
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Careers:
Degrees:
Forester
Forest Engineer
Forest Manager
Forest Investor
Extension Professional
B.S. Professional Forestry
B.S. Forest Engineering
M.S., Ph.D.
Master of Natural Resources (MNR, Non-thesis)
Ph.D. Applied Economics
Our degrees prepare students for in-demand
careers focused on the sustainable management
and cultivation of diverse forest resources for the
benefit of society, industry and private land owners.
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Geospatial and
Environmental Informatics
This degree prepares students for a variety of
exciting careers that rely upon global and
geospatial technologies to make informed
decisions that impact development, operations
and management.
Careers:
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Degrees:
GPS/GIS Field Technician
Data and Information Specialist
Geospatial Analyst
Ecosystem Modeler
Land Use and Resource Planner
B.S. Geospatial and
Environmental Informatics
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Students pursuing this degree develop an
interdisciplinary understanding of social, economic,
and ecosystem sciences that prepares them to
manage and solve critical issues impacting our
natural resources and society.
Careers:
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Degrees:
Conservation Biologist
Environmental Consultant
Land Trust Manager
Natural Resource Educator
Recreation Director
Park Ranger
Eco-Tourism Operator
Watershed Scientist
B.S., M.S., and
Master of Natural Resources (Non-thesis)
Minors:
- Natural Resources Ecology
- Nature-based Recreation
- Urban Environmental Sciences
- Watershed Sciences
Natural Resources
Management
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Our graduates serve the emerging industries of
sustainable biomaterial energy production,
packaging, construction, and nanocellulose-based
product development.
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Degrees:
Biomaterials Scientist
Packaging Manufacturer
Operations &
Logistics Manager
Product Developer
Research
B.S. Sustainable Biomaterials & Packaging
Sustainable Biomaterials
and Packaging
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Our degree programs prepare students for diverse
careers that impact the well-being and coexistence
of human and wildlife populations in the fields of
wildlife ecology, management, conservation
and veterinary medicine.
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Degrees:
Wildlife Biologist
Conservation Officer
Game Warden
Extension Professional
Veterinarian
B.S. Wildlife Ecology & Management
B.S. Wildlife Enterprise Management
B.S. Wildlife Pre-vet
M.S., Ph.D. Wildlife Sciences
Wildlife Sciences
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Online Graduate
Certificate Programs
Rather than pursuing an advanced degree,
individuals can pursue a graduate certificate
or opt to apply their course credit later to a graduate
degree when time allows. Certificate programs are
beneficial to help professionals further specialize
or advance in their careers.
The SFWS offers the following graduate certificates:
Restoration Ecology
One-Health (Fall 2018)
Forest Finance & Investment (Fall 2018)
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