Master of Forestry in Forest Ecosystems and Society

This graduate program combines a strong social science faculty with a strong biological and ecological science faculty and so provides an unusual opportunity to focus on the interface of social science and ecology. The FES graduate program provides specific disciplinary opportunities in both ecological and social sciences in the natural resource setting but also strives to develop interdisciplinary skills and knowledge. Our program objective is to develop interdisciplinary thinkers, highly capable scientists, and natural resource leaders who are prepared to solve complex socio-ecological problems. The students will be able to identify and contribute to collaborative solutions in ecology and natural resources-related social science.

Letters of Recommendation (3)The three required letters of recommendation from other individuals should address your critical thinking skills, work ethic, and the considerations for admission described above. They should be written by people who have first-hand experience with your performance in pertinent settings and who understand the demands of graduate school. Letter writers should not pose an actual or potential conflict of interest. For example, letters should not be supplied by your potential major professor or by someone supervised by your potential major professor. Letters must be submitted through the Online Letter of Recommendation System within the OSU Graduate Application. Hard copy letters sent to the department or university will not be accepted.Curriculum Vitae (CV) or ResumeThis should include experiences pertinent to your academic and professional goals. This may include work experience, volunteer experience, publications, presentations, and/or awards.TranscriptsDuring preliminary evaluation of your application,