North Carolina State University

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.S.- Forestry; M. S.- Natural Resources; Master of Forestry; Master of Wildlife Biology; Master of Natural Resources, Ph.D.-Forestry

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The department offers training in all of the major sub-disciplines of forestry, wildlife, and natural resources related sciences and management. Considerable flexibility is allowed in developing graduate programs tailored to the student's objectives.

Accreditation:

NC State is a member of the National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges. It is also a member of the American Council on Education, the College Entrance Examination Board, the Council of Graduate Schools, the National Commission on Accrediting and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. NC State University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate's, baccalaureate, Master's, and doctoral degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of NC State University.

Eligibility Requirements:

All parts of the application, including the GRE general test, are considered in making decisions. Admission is competitive and depends on the willingness of at least one member of the faculty to serve as major professor. An undergraduate degree in forestry is not required.

# of Credits Required:

30-36

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Extensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Large City

Size & Settings: 20,000 and above