Overview

The Forestry program is designed to produce professionally competent graduates who have appropriate development in interpersonal relations, written and oral communications, cultural understanding, environmental awareness, and professional ethics.

The core curriculum of the Forestry Major is comprised of specifically selected and intentionally designed courses which must be completed satisfactorily by each student who intends to graduate in this major. In addition to completing the core curriculum, each student must complete one of the five academic concentrations for specialized study offered by the Forestry Major

The Forestry Major is designed for completion in four academic years which includes a nine-week Summer Field Program between the sophomore and junior years. The Summer Field Program contains many of the prerequisites needed to enroll in junior/senior level professional courses in the Forestry Major and students should plan their schedules accordingly. Correspondence courses are not accepted toward the forestry degree.

What can you do in Forestry?

Forestry is the science and art of cultivating, maintaining, and developing forests for current and future uses. Typical tasks of a professional forester include but are not limited to:

Developing an overall forest management plan
Managing forest lands and resources for economic and recreational purposes
Planning and directing afforestation and reforestation projects
Mapping of forest areas, estimating standing timber and future growth, and managing timber sales
Planning harvest programs to assure continuous production of timber or assist timber companies achieve production goals
Determining appropriate methods for harvest and removal of timber with minimum waste and environmental damage
Directly suppressing forest fires
Conducting fire-prevention programs
Planning and directing construction and maintenance of roads, trails, firebreaks, and recreation facilities
Assisting in planning and implementation projects for control of floods, soil erosion, tree diseases, and forest insect pests
Advising landowners on forestry management techniques and conducting public education programs on forest care and conservation

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biology II
Forest Pest Management
Forest Resources Survey
Dendrology
Forest Measurements
Introduction to Forest Communities
Forest Description and Analysis
Forest Ecology
Forest Biometrics
Practice of Silviculture Laboratory
Practice of Silviculture
Introduction to Wood Suppty Systems
Forest Operations and Harvesting
Spatial Technologies in Natural Resources Management
Forest Resource Management
Natural Resources Policy
Professional Practice

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Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-03 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-08-21 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-07 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

128 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Starkville, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Certified, translated copies of all transcripts, mark sheets and diplomas, in a sealed, stamped envelope from your school.
The application fee $60 for international applicants
$40 application fee
English Proficiency demonstrated through TOEFL or IELTS scores
Proof of immunity to measles, mumps, and rubella
Request that official ACT or SAT scores be sent to Mississippi State.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

7520 USD / year

≈ 7520 USD / year
Out-of-State

4455 USD / year

≈ 4455 USD / year

Additional Details

Half Time

In state: $2,228

Out of state: $3,760

Living costs

Starkville

United States

800 - 1300 USD / month

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