PEACE CORPS MASTER’S INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM IN INTERNATIONAL
FORESTRY
Program Requirements
PCMI students take a focused curriculum of study including
a full 27 month tour of service as a Peace Corps volunteer. The academic
component of the Forestry PCMI program can be completed during 4 academic
quarters of study. Incoming students have the option of pursuing a general
Masters of Forest Resources (
MFR) degree or the more rigorous and professionally
accredited Masters of Forestry (
MF) degree. The choice of masters program
would depend on a student’s academic background and their future
career goals. The first year of academic coursework must be completed
prior to leaving for Peace Corps service. During their Peace Corps volunteer
service, each student should remain in regular communication with their
faculty advisor regarding their degree project. Upon the completion of
their Peace Corps service, Forestry PCMI students return to the School
of Forest Resources for a final quarter to complete their coursework,
prepare their professional paper, and help to mentor the incoming class
of Forestry PCMI students.