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Dec 11, 2024
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2022-2023 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Forest Resources, PhD
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Program Description
A master’s degree, preferably in a forestry discipline, is required for enrollment in the Doctor of Philosophy program. The candidate may be required to satisfy deficiencies before being admitted to full status.
Summary of Degree Requirements
A minimum of 30 credits past the master’s and 60 credits past the bachelor’s degree, inclusive of research credits, are required to earn a PhD in Forest Resources. A minimum of 18 credits of doctoral research (FOR 9910 ) is required. A minimum of 12 credit hours of non-research courses numbered 8000 or above is required, of which at least eight credit hours must be FOR courses. Special Problems (FOR 7070 ) may be taken for a maximum of six credit hours. Students are expected to take Graduate Seminar (FNR 8080 ) twice, for a total of two credits, although substitutions of other graduate reading group or seminar courses for one or both credits may be approved by the AC and Graduate Coordinator. Seminar or reading group classes count toward the required 12 credits of non-research 8000-level coursework. In addition to the required coursework, students eligible for graduation must complete and successfully defend a comprehensive exam and dissertation.
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