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INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS
 Frequently Asked Questions
The Application Process
About Our Programs
The College of Forest Resources offers graduate programs leading to:
Our degrees prepare students for careers in academia, public agencies, industry,
the private sector, and non-profit organizations. Graduate training is available
in many areas of basic and applied research.
Learned Degrees (MS and PhD)
The MS and PhD programs in the College are organized into research interest
groups. Each group has a faculty leader responsible for facilitating the
group’s research direction and an interest group coordinator responsible
for application review and admission and scholarship recommendations. Applicants
are strongly encouraged to contact potential faculty advisors (or interest
group coordinators) before submitting application materials.
Research Interest Groups
Environmental Horticulture and Urban Forestry
Forest Ecology
Forest Soils
Forest Systems and Bioenergy
Paper Science and Engineering
Restoration Ecology
Social Sciences
Sustainable Resource Management
Wildlife Science
Master of Science (MS) Degree
The Master of Science (MS) degree is a learned degree, often precursory
to the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree. Typically, the student is required
to complete a research-based thesis. Course requirements are flexible to
support the educational and career goals of the student. Students interested
in an MS degree should contact individual faculty members to request information
on current research and graduate opportunities.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree may be preceded by education in either
forest resources or another discipline. The program requires preparation
of a Research Proposal, passage of a Qualifying Exam and General Exam, completion
of the dissertation research, and presentation of the research at a Final
Examination. A minimum of two years of residence at the UW is also required.
Students interested in a PhD degree should contact individual faculty members
to request information on current research and graduate opportunities.
Master of Environmental Horticulture (MEH) Degree
The Master of Environmental Horticulture (MEH) degree is
a non-thesis degree designed for developing and mid-career professionals
in environmental
horticulture and related fields. It is not recommended for students who
plan to continue in academia.
Master of Forest Resources (MFR)-Forest Management Degree
The Master of Forest Resources (MFR)-Forest Management degree is a non-thesis degree designed to integrate knowledge and skills from technical disciplines with those from policy and management in ways suitable for professional leadership in the public, non-governmental, and private sectors; to create a collaborative and interdisciplinary learning environment that develops team approaches and leadership skills; and to present experiences needed for complex decision-making and create future managers capable of addressing the complex issues facing society and industry in the forest resources arena. The degree presumes a bachelor's degree in forestry or closely-related field, and can be completed in one calendar year. The degree program is accredited by the Society of American Foresters.
Master of Science (MS) /Master of Public Affairs (MPA) Concurrent Degree
The concurrent Master
of Science (MS)/Master of Public Affairs (MPA) is
a three-year program focused on training public, private, and nonprofit
leaders to synthesize the worlds of science, management, and policy.
Students enrolled in the program earn both an MS from the College of
Forest Resources
and an MPA from the Daniel J. Evans School of Public Affairs.
Peace Corps Master’s International
Program (PCMI)
The Peace
Corps Master’s International (PCMI) Program is a professional
degree program designed to allow students to complement a rigorous program
of academic study with intense hands-on experience during their overseas
Peace Corps assignment. College of Forest Resources’ students in the
PCMI program usually earn a Master of Forest Resources (MFR) degree.
The Application Process
The College of Forest Resources graduate application deadline is
January 15 for Autumn Quarter admission. Early application is advised as admissions
and financial aid are limited and may be filled in advance of final application
deadlines. Applications completed after January 15 may be considered on a
space-available basis.
Applicants should complete the following:
Applicants must meet the requirements of both the Graduate School
and the College of Forest Resources, which include a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, a minimum grade point average of 3.00 in the junior and senior years of college work, acceptable scores on the general test of the GRE (Graduate Record Examination), approval of the Dean of the Graduate School, and approval of the College.
Financial Support
Financial aid is available primarily through research assistantships. Funding
stipends include a monthly salary in addition to tuition payments.
Top applicants
are automatically considered for a limited number of fellowships that
do
not
have teaching or research obligations.
2007-2008 Graduate Research Assistantship Opportunities in Natural Resource Decision Systems
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