Explore graduate programs in forestry
Pursue a career in forestry without a forestry major. Willamette University has partnered with top forestry programs at Oregon State University and Duke University to provide additional opportunities for students. The 3+2 Forestry program offers an easy path toward a forestry master's program.
Willamette students can take advantage of powerful learning opportunities at Zena Forest and work with expert faculty while earning their degrees. Pair the best of a liberal arts education with industry-specific knowledge to advance your career. Whether you're keen on working for a government agency like the US Forest Service or pursuing a career as a Geographic Information Systems Specialist, getting a graduate degree will prepare you for the future.
- The Oregon State Forestry Program
The OSU forestry program, located near 杏十八新茶分享, offers students an easy pathway toward their goals. Students will have a chance to establish relationships with OSU graduate faculty. They'll also become familiar with OSU’s during their bachelor’s degree experience.
After completing three years of coursework at 杏十八新茶分享 and maintaining a minimum GPA of 3.0, the OSU Master of Forestry program will consider students for provisional admission. Students will have the choice to pursue a Sustainable Forest Management degree or a Forest Ecosystems and Society degree. To be eligible, students must declare their intention to enroll in the Oregon State Forestry program by their third year. They will also need to formally apply to OSU according to graduate school admission deadlines.
Please see our sample timeline to map out your path to a master’s degree in forestry at OSU.
- Duke University's Forestry Program
Duke University’s provides a path to a master’s degree in environmental management or forestry.
After completing three years of required coursework at Willamette, students can begin pursuing a Forestry master's program at Duke. You can choose to pursue a 3+2 format or a 4+2 format to fit your schedule. The program requires the following prerequisites:
- Natural or social science courses related to your area of interest
- College-level course in Calculus (required)
- College-level course in Statistics (required)
- Undergraduate experience and training in professional writing
You must earn a grade of B- or better in each prerequisite course and earn college credit for it to count toward the prerequisite. Pass/Fail and self-paced courses are not acceptable.