In the PhD program, you’ll address real-world environmental and resource management challenges through advanced coursework, hands-on field experiences, and impactful research. By integrating forestry, ecology, wildlife biology, and watershed science, you’ll develop the knowledge and skills to manage natural systems sustainably and lead in conservation and land stewardship.
This research-intensive program is tailored to each student’s interests and career goals and is developed in consultation with a faculty advisory committee. Students must demonstrate deep expertise in their field through the successful completion of advanced coursework and comprehensive exams as well as the presentation of original research in a scholarly dissertation.
As a PhD student, you’ll collaborate across disciplines, conduct research in diverse forest and natural resource settings, and engage with academic, industry, and community partners. You’ll be prepared to lead in careers spanning forest management, environmental consulting, conservation agencies, education, and research.
