The objective of the integrated program is to encourage and facilitate faster completion of the Master of Forestry graduate degree by outstanding and highly motivated students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Forestry. The integrated program is designed to use 6 hours of 400-level courses from the Bachelors degree program to meet part of the elective requirement of the Master of Forestry. The integration of the Bachelors of Science in Forestry with the Master of Forestry will enable outstanding undergraduate forestry majors to complete both a Bachelors degree and a professional Masters degree in five years.

The Master of Forestry prepares students for a career in forest management, in contrast to a career in research. It is appropriate for students who desire advanced training in forestry, but not a research focus. The program of study involves a minimum of 30 semester hours of coursework plus 3 hours of credit for the professional paper which is designed by the student in consultation with the student's major professor. The student's program of study includes 9 hours of required courses, and additional 8-9 hours of core courses in Forestry, and 15-16 hours of elective courses tailored to the student's personal interests.

Eligibility

• Only students majoring in the Bachelors of Science in Forestry at NAU are eligible.
• Undergraduate GPA must be 3.25 or greater, and 3.5 or higher for at least 20 hours of FOR required courses including FOR 313, FOR 314, FOR 315, FOR 316.
• Applications should be submitted in the spring semester of the junior undergraduate year, after completion of FOR 313, FOR 314, FOR 315, FOR 316.

View the Recommended Course Sequence.

Contact the School of Forestry Graduate Coordinator for more information on how to apply.

Further information about Integrated Programs at NAU is available from the Graduate College.

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 01 September 2009 )