• 专业概况
• 所属院系
• 中国学生入学要求
• 课程信息

专业概况

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Foresters plan, maintain, and preserve forests and forest resources for public and private use.

The forestry major at WSU is an interdisciplinary program that prepares students to make a positive impact locally and globally by creating, managing, conserving, and repairing forested ecosystems. The program builds on a strong foundation in science, with an emphasis on forest ecosystems and lots of hands-on experience in forest measurements and sampling.

Core courses and curriculum

As a forestry major, you will take core courses in:

Forest measurements and sampling Plants and ecosystems Silviculture Natural resources economics Remote sensing and spatial analysis Wildlife fire and disturbance ecology Environmental and natural resources policy Range and habitat management Landscape ecology Watershed management

The program is flexible, giving you room to add courses or minors in related fields, such as geospatial analysis, wildlife ecology, environmental science, and earth science.

The program offers many opportunities for internships—you could have professional experience already on your resume when you graduate.

Sample career options in forestry

WSU forestry graduates are field-ready, with a strong background in forest measurements and sampling, and hands-on practice in skills that are highly valued by employers. You could work in a variety of roles, including the following:

Forester Environmental consultant Land, refuge, or wildlife habitat manager Reforestation specialist Geographic Information Systems (GIS) specialist

Strengths of the program

The forestry major prepares you to work as a professional forester, performing tasks ranging from increasing timber production to restoring wildlife habitat. The major combines a strong background in the plant sciences with a strong emphasis on spatial analysis including landscape ecology and GIS Graduates are expected to be field ready with a strong background in plant identification, forest measurements, and forest stand management Students benefit from an integrated common core of course work rooted in the environment, taken in concert with students majoring in related disciplines. Hands on experience in on-campus and off-campus laboratory exercises and internship opportunities Students may elect to complete a minor in geospatial analysis along with a major in forestry

Suggested preparation for incoming students

Students who become forestry majors often enjoy:

Science, especially biology/life science Hands-on learning Working with plants and working outdoors Applying analytical techniques to solving practical problems Making a difference in the real world

所属院系

进入哪个院系学习？ College of Arts and Sciences

中国学生入学要求

为来自中国的学生设计 Student needs to complete at least 12 years of school, culminating in an appropriate secondary certificate or external examination. (We may consider the first year or two of university in some countries to be secondary level). Schooling should include preparation in humanities, mathematics, basic sciences, and social sciences. WSU requires a minimum grade point average of 2.70 (on a 4.00 scale) for admission as an international freshman. English Language Requirements: TOEFL - Minimum Score 213 computer-based (CBT); 79 internet-based (iBT); 550 paper-based (PBT); IELTS – 6.5; MELAB – 77.

课程信息

学制：全日制(120 学分)

学费：US$25,702.00 (¥ 166,392) /年

开学时间：2022八月23日, 2022一月10日, 2022八月22日

申请截止日期：15-Nov-22

留学地点：Washington State University370 Lighty Student Services Building,PULLMAN,Washington,99164, United States

学制：全日制(120 学分)

学费：US$25,704.00 (¥ 165,261) /年

开学时间：2022八月23日, 2022一月10日, 2022八月22日

申请截止日期：15-Nov-22

留学地点：Vancouver Campus14204 NE Salmon Creek Avenue,VANCOUVER,Washington,98686, United States