Overview
At Forestry Science from Stephen F. Austin State University students pursuing all Forestry Science majors at Stephen F. Austin State University learn and utilize contemporary technology and software, preparing them to be competitive job candidates in both the public and private sector. We aim to produce society-ready professionals through hands on learning, career development, leadership opportunities, internships and undergraduate research opportunities.
The programme
The M.S. program requires a minimum of 24 semester hours of graduate course work and 6 semester hours of thesis research and writing for a total of 30 semester hours. This degree program allows students to obtain a specialized advanced degree in any of the subject areas within the Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture (ATCOFA), including Forest Management, Forest Economics, Recreation Management, Resource Interpretation, Wildlife Management, Agroforestry, Wood Science, Urban Forestry, Forest Entomology, Hydrology, Forest Ecology, Silviculture, Soil Science and Spatial Science. The M.S. degree program is appropriate for students who have an undergraduate degree in forestry or a related field and also for students with degrees in other areas. Background work may include courses in each of the following areas: Forest Biology, Forest Resources Inventory, Social Forestry, Forest Ecosystem Management and Forest Resources Administration.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Forest Management
- Forest Economics
- Recreation Management
- Resource Interpretation
- Wildlife Management
- Agroforestry
- Wood Science
- Urban Forestry
- Forest Ecology
- Silviculture
- Soil Science and Spatial Science
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Credits
30 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Earth Sciences Forestry Environmental Sciences View 239 other Masters in Earth Sciences in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 2.5
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Other requirements
General requirements
To apply for a master’s degree program at SFA, you must meet one of the following requirements:
- Be in your final year of undergraduate work;
- Hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university; or
- Have 95 or more semester hours of undergraduate work at SFA and be approved as an Overlap Student (an undergraduate pursuing graduate and undergraduate studies at the same time).
Tuition Fee
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International
14776 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7388 USD per semester during 12 months. -
National
14776 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7388 USD per semester during 12 months. -
In-State
7432 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3716 USD per semester during 12 months.
Living costs for Nacogdoches
921 - 1707 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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