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 Master of Science Program

The Department of Forestry offers Master of Science students the opportunity to tailor their program to address their interests and career aspirations.  Individual programs of study and research are developed by students in consultations with their faculty advisor to ensure timeliness and feasibility.  Concentrations include forest resource management, outdoor recreation resource management, and wood science and technology. 

In addition, recent programs have incorporated further specialization in ecological restoration, forest recreation, human dimensions or natural resource management, riparian forest management, watershed management, and others. Interdisciplinary research is encouraged. 

Prospective students should review the descriptions of the departmental graduate courses available in the Graduate Course Catalog, or visit the Course Descriptions section of our main menu.  Also visit the faculty and staff area of this web site for a current description of faculty interests and expertise.

Funding / Fellowships

Research assistantships are sponsored each year by the McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forest Research Act.  Teaching assistantships funded by the College of Agricultural Sciences are also available.

In addition to general awards made through the Graduate School, stipends for research studies are available from the Forest Service, the U.S. Department of the Interior, other federal and state agencies and private corporations. 

    Admission

In addition to requirements set forth by the Graduate School, the Department of Forestry requires the following:    (Highlighted forms are available in pdf  format)

1. A minimum grade point average of 2.7 is required for admission (A = 4.0). A grade point average of 2.7 or higher is required for stipend eligibility when available. 

2. The GRE exam. For more information on the GRE please visit their web site: http://www.gre.org/

3. The student is required to provide proof of proficiency in technical writing. Normally an expository essay is required (1000 words or more) to evaluate whether the student should have remedial grammar or writing courses.

4. Three completed evaluation/reference forms from former professors, employers, or other responsible individuals are required.  

5. Each applicant must complete a request for financial support form.  International students must also complete a confidential international financial statement.

6.  Statement of interest and intent and sponsorship forms are required. These forms indicate the student's area of interest in forestry and the faculty member with whom the student desires to study.

7.  A completed Personal and Professional Data Sheet is required.

8.  A $40 dollar application fee, (check or money order in U.S. funds), payable to SIUC should be submitted with student's application materials.