Options in the Forestry Major
NOTE: Forestry will migrate to a new curriculum beginning in Academic Year 2009-2010. Download the memo summarizing the changes to the curriculum (PDF). Also, download a side-by-side comparison chart of the five options (PDF). Find major contracts and four-year plans for the new and old curricula below.
Forest Hydrology
This option is for students interested in a career in resource management with a focus on water resources. A student who completes this option qualifies as both a forester and a hydrologist for federal employment.
| New Curriculum | Old Curriculum |
|---|---|
» Major contract (PDF) |
» Major contract (PDF) |
Contact Dr. Stubblefield if you have questions or would like more information about this option.
Forest Operations
This option is for students interested in a career in the forest products industry and consulting. A student who completes this option qualifies as a forester for federal employment.
| New Curriculum | Old Curriculum |
|---|---|
» Major contract (PDF) |
» Major contract (PDF) |
Contact Dr. Berrill or Dr. Han if you have questions or would like more information about this option.
Forest Resource Conservation
This option is for students interested in a career in non-commodity forest management or a career not directly associated with more traditional forestry. A student who completes this option qualifies as a forester for federal employment.
| New Curriculum | Old Curriculum |
|---|---|
» Major contract (PDF) |
» Major contract (PDF) |
Contact Dr. Stuart if you have questions or would like more information about this option.
Forest Soils
This option is for students interested in a career regarding forest soils and their management issues. A student who completes this option qualifies as a forester, soil scientist, and soil conservationist for federal employment.
| New Curriculum | Old Curriculum |
|---|---|
» Major contract (PDF) |
» Major contract (PDF) |
Contact Dr. Marshall if you have questions or would like more information about this option.
Wildland Fire Management
This option is for students interested in a career in managing wildland fuels, prescribed fire, fire suppression, or fire ecology. A student who completes this curriculum qualifies as a forester for federal employment.
| New Curriculum | Old Curriculum |
|---|---|
» Major contract (PDF) |
» Major contract (PDF) |
Contact Dr. Varner if you have questions or would like more information about this option.