The Ph.D. in Forest Resources with a concentration in Forest Social Science aims to provide rigorous training for students pursuing careers in research and teaching in the human and social dimensions of natural resources. Students in this concentration must develop proficiency in the following areas: 1) Social theory relevant to the student's research, 2) Research methods appropriate to the research, 3) Forestry, to ensure an adequate grounding in the field, and, 4) Other coursework relevant to the student's particular research topic. Within the framework of these 4 areas, and with guidance from the major professor and graduate committee, students have considerable flexibility in designing their curriculum to meet their needs. Following are examples of courses in each of the 4 proficiency areas:
Example Courses
Note: These courses are illustrative only - actual courses taken will be determined through consultation with each student's major professor and graduate committee.
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Social Theory: |
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ANTH 575 |
Theory of Culture |
3 |
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ANTH 577 |
Cultural Ecology |
3 |
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COMM 540 |
Theories of Conflict and Conflict Management |
3 |
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PS 576 |
Science and Politics |
4 |
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PHL 570 |
Philosophy of Science |
3 |
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SOC 513 |
Sociological Theory |
3 |
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Research Methods: |
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ANTH 591 |
Ethnographic Methods |
1-3 |
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FS 521 |
Natural Resource Research Planning |
2 |
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GEO 553 |
Resource Evaluation Methods |
3 |
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SOC 519 |
Applied Research Methods |
3 |
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ST 511, 512 |
Methods of Data Analysis |
4,4 |
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Forestry Foundation: |
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FE 530 |
Watershed Processes |
4 |
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FOR 534 |
Economics of the Forest Resource |
3 |
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FOR 537 |
Valuation of Non-Market Resources |
3 |
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FOR 561 |
Forest Policy Analysis |
3 |
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FS 543 |
Advanced Silviculture |
4 |
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FS 553 |
Forest Wildlife Habitat Management |
4 |
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FS 565 |
Forest Ecosystem Management |
4 |
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FW 536 |
Wildland Fire Science |
3 |
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Example Topical Areas: |
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Forest Policy: |
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FOR 561 |
Forest Policy Analysis |
3 |
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FOR 562 |
Natural Resource Policy and Law |
3 |
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FOR 564 |
Private Forests in Society |
4 |
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FOR 585 |
Consensus and Natural Resources |
3 |
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GEO 552 |
Principles & Practices of Rural and Resource Planning |
3 |
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PS 574 |
Natural Resource Policy and Bureaucratic Politics |
4 |
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Forest Recreation: |
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BA 592 |
Consumer Behavior |
4 |
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FOR 507 |
Seminar |
1-16 |
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FOR 537 |
Valuation of Non-Market Resources |
3 |
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FOR 551 |
History and Cultural Aspects of Recreation |
4 |
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FOR 553 |
Nature Based Tourism |
3 |
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FOR 558 |
Concepts of Forest Recreation Planning & Management |
3 |
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FOR 593 |
Environmental Interpretation |
4 |
Forest Social Science