Forest Carbon Science, Policy & Management
Graduate Certificate
Graduate Certificate
Course Delivery
Total Credits
Credit Hour
Minimum Duration
The Graduate Certificate is open to a wide range of participants, including recent graduates, those enrolled in an MS or PhD program, and lifelong learners. The only requirement for admission is completion of a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year program. While a background in forestry, natural resources, environmental sciences, or a related field is favorable, resources will be made available to accommodate those with a limited scientific background.
FOR 833 - Human Dimensions of Forest Carbon Management (3 Credits)
FOR 835 - Forest Carbon Policy, Economics and Finance (3 Credits)
FOR 837 - Measurement and Monitoring of Forest Carbon (3 Credits)
Students must complete the core classes.
The university reserves the right to make changes in the types, structures, rates for fees, and tuition. Every effort will be made to give as much advance notice as possible.
The Graduate Certificate is open to a wide range of participants, including recent graduates, those enrolled in an MS or PhD program, and lifelong learners. The only requirement for admission is completion of a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year program. While a background in forestry, natural resources, environmental sciences, or a related field is favorable, resources will be made available to accommodate those with a limited scientific background.
FOR 833 - Human Dimensions of Forest Carbon Management (3 Credits)
FOR 835 - Forest Carbon Policy, Economics and Finance (3 Credits)
FOR 837 - Measurement and Monitoring of Forest Carbon (3 Credits)
Students must complete the core classes.
The university reserves the right to make changes in the types, structures, rates for fees, and tuition. Every effort will be made to give as much advance notice as possible.
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