Master of Science in Forestry

Change the world through research. Conduct original research to advance scientific understanding of forest ecosystems and their management. In this program, you'll identify, explain, synthesize, and solve complex professional forestry problems through acquisition and application of fundamental knowledge of forest ecosystems. You'll develop the skills to implement and interpret methods and statistical analyses to help solve emerging issues in forestry management.

Admission requirements Individual program admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required. All applicants should contact and receive confirmation from a School of Forestry faculty member who will advise the applicant’s professional paper BEFORE APPLYING. Recommendation(s)/Reference(s), AND/OR Contact information for three professional and/or academic references. Professors, supervisors, co-workers, research collaborators, or mentors. Essay/Letter of Intent/Personal Statement, A Personal Statement, or essay that clearly states research interests. Prerequisite(s) that may be completed concurrently with the program: 15 hours of Forestry coursework Resume or Curriculum VitaeApplicants must have earned a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution and a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 out of a 4.0 scale to be considered for regular admission. Admitted students are expected to have undergraduate educational experiences, including general education studies, that are similar to those required for a baccalaureate at Northern Arizona University. Applicants who have earned their degree(s) from an international institution must submit official transcripts directly from the university or college. The transcripts must be in the original language of the country accompanied by an English translation.