Degree Programs
Graduate Program
Master of Forestry (MF)
The University of Maine’s School of Forest Resources offers a program of graduate study leading to a Master of Forestry (MF) degree. The MF program is a professional, non-thesis master’s program. The MF program prepares students for a rewarding career in forest management by enhancing the abilities of professional foresters with prior experience and by allowing a career change for non-foresters.
The Master of Forestry (MF) Program
The Master of Forestry (MF) Program Outcomes
Master of Science in Forest Resources (MS)
The University of Maine’s School of Forest Resources offers a program of graduate study leading to a Master of Science in Forest Resources (MS) degree. Students earning a MS in Forest Resources are expected to complete a thesis on original research that can be submitted to a scientific journal for publication.
The Master of Science in Forest Resources (MS) Program
Master of Science in Forest Resources Learning Outcomes
Doctor of Philosophy in Forest Resources (Ph.D.)
The Ph.D. in Forest Resources is the highest academic degree offered requiring students with excellent academic records and experience. Students are expected to design and complete a dissertation on original research that can be published as several scientific journals papers.
The Ph.D. in Forest Resources Program
Ph.D. in Forest Resources Learning Outcomes
MS and Ph.D. Concentrations
Under the Forest Resources graduate program, students may choose one of the five officially approved graduate concentrations:
- Forest Ecosystem Science
- Forest Policy and Economics
- Human Dimensions of Natural Resources
- Bioproducts Engineering
- Parks, Recreation and Tourism
In order to qualify for graduate concentrations, the students must pass at least four (4) courses from the list corresponding to each concentration as provided in Appendix A. One of the four required courses for all concentrations is SFR-521 Research methods. Other requirements for the graduate concentrations are determined on a case-by-case basis by the Graduate Advisory Committee of the graduate student and will be outlined in the student’s Program of Study. These may include specific courses, research topic, or advisory committee composition requirements. The concentration will appear on students formal transcripts. The graduate concentrations are optional; a general Forest Resources degree is also offered.
For a list of elective courses for each SFR Graduate Concentration, please click here.