The Master of Science in Forest Resources with a concentration in Forest Social Science is designed for students wishing to explore linkages between human society and the forest resources upon which it is dependent. 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. A total of 45 credit hours are required including 6-10 thesis credits. Minimum educational background is determined on an individual basis; post-baccalaureate coursework may be needed to prepare some students for entry into the program. 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):
Social Theory (minimum
6 credits): |
ANTH 575
ANTH 577
COMM 540
PHL 570
PS 576
SOC 513
|
Theory of Culture
Cultural Ecology
Theories of Conflict and Conflict Management
Philosophy of Science
Science and Politics
Sociological Theory |
3
3
3
3
4
3
|
Research Methods (minimum 9 credits): |
ANTH 591
FS 521
GEO 553
SOC 519
ST 511, 512
|
Ethnographic Methods
Natural Resource Research Planning
Resource Evaluation Methods
Applied Research Methods
Methods of Data Analysis
|
1-3
2
3
3
4,4 |
Forestry Foundation (minimum 8 credits): |
FE 530
FOR 534
FOR 537
FOR 561
FS 543
FS 553
FS 565
FW 536
|
Watershed Processes
Economics of the Forest Resource
Valuation of Non-Market Resources
Forest Policy Analysis
Advanced Silviculture
Forest Wildlife Habitat Management
Forest Ecosystem Management
Wildland Fire Science
|
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
3 |
Forest Policy |
FOR 561
FOR 562
FOR 564
FOR 585
GEO 552
PS 574
|
Forest Policy Analysis
Natural Resource Policy & Law
Private Forests in Society
Consensus and Natural Resources
Principles & Practices of Rural and Resource Planning
Natural Resources Policy and Bureaucratic Politics
|
3
3
4
3
3
4 |
Forest Recreation |
BA 592
FOR 507
FOR 537
FOR 551
FOR 553
FOR 558
FOR 593
|
Consumer Behavior
Seminar
Valuation of Non-Market Resources
History and Cultural Aspects of Recreation
Nature Based Tourism
Concepts of Forest Recreation Planning and Management
Environmental Interpretation
|
4
1-16
3
4
3
4
4 |
Forest Social Science