Forest Resources
Graduate Program
The department offers three graduate degrees:
Master of Forest Resources, Master of Science (Non-Thesis), and Doctor of Philosophy.
The Master of Forest Resources in a professional degree is designed to enhance the non-forestry undergraduates' understanding of natural resource management.Both the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy are research-oriented degrees designed to help students understand and manipulate complex forest ecosystems and the products derived from them.
Graduate Studies in Forest Resources:
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Advanced study is a popular option for students who wish to specialize in a forestry discipline. It provides the opportunity to become immersed in a subject by intense study and research, and to become a highly trained specialist in one of the many fields of the forestry profession. Training above the bachelor's degree is becoming more common as natural resource and environmental concerns demand more complex solutions.
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Clemson's graduate forestry programs welcome students from all undergraduate disciplines, for the profession of forestry requires talents from diverse backgrounds. A core of basic forestry courses, such as summer camp, is required for students with non-forestry backgrounds. Graduate students have great flexibility in choosing course work and research topics to fit their individual interests. In choosing course work, you are encouraged to look beyond the department for courses which will broaden your perspectives. As long as degree requirements are met, you may develop your own research project or participate in ongoing faculty research. An advisory committee will be formed to guide your course of study and research efforts.
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Prior to applying, it's recommended that you get in touch with Clemson faculty specializing in your area of interest. Check the faculty and staff page to match your interests with that of the faculty. You may find someone who can provide funding for you to work on ongoing research. Even if funding is not immediately available, establishing faculty contact prior to your arrival will help smooth your transition into graduate school.
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General research and teaching assistantships are available on a very competitive basis. In order to be considered, you must complete a Financial Assistance Application and submit it to Dr. David Guynn, the department's graduate program coordinator. Graduate assistantships include both a stipend and waiver of tuition. Graduate assistants are required, however, to pay a flat fee of $700-800 per semester for enrollment.
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The deadline for admission and assistantship applications is April 1 for starting the following fall semester, October 1 for starting in the spring . You are encouraged to apply as early as possible, however, since vacancies and stipends become scarcer as the academic year progresses. All required materials must be received before you can be considered for admission.
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- A completed application form.
- Official transcripts from all colleges attended.
- Graduate Record Examination test scores (required for M.S. and Ph.D. programs, preferred for M.For.).
- Two professional references.
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Admission Instructions:
Successful applicants must be graduates of a baccalaureate program of an accredited college or university, or in the case of a doctoral student, have earned a master's degree. Applicants must submit the following to Clemson's Graduate School:
An application form may be obtained by calling (864) 656-3195 or by mailing the graduate school at:
Clemson University Graduate School
E-108 Martin Hall
Clemson, SC 29634-5713
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