Distance Ed at MSU

MS in Forestry

Mississippi State University - Department of Forestry - Overview

Master of Science in Forestry Distance

Learning to live and work on the land effectively and resourcefully is the motivation for Mississippi State University's new fully online Master of Science Degree in Forestry Distance Program.

The 30 hour graduate degree in forestry highlighting forest management, natural resource policy and law, and forest economics provides the knowledge to be able to perform the intended task.

Enrolling in the Master of Science Degree in Forestry Distance Program

A student may enroll in selected courses or complete the entire program for a Master of Science Degree in Forestry Distance Program. This degree can be earned in only 2 years and requires 30 semester hours. The Master of Science Degree in Forestry Distance Program consists of 10 three-credit-hour courses.

All courses are offered on the semester system. The fall semester is from early August to the end of November. The spring semester is from early January to the end of April, and the summer semester is from early May to the end of July. Courses are only offered at specified times. For example, a new student beginning the program may only begin in the fall semester by taking one or both courses offered.

Manageable Costs for the Master of Science Degree in Forestry Distance Program

Tuition is assessed on a per credit hour basis at the prevailing rates as determined by the Institution of Higher Learning, the governing board of the university. In addition, all courses with the exception of research hour courses, directed individual studies, and directed projects are assessed a $100 per course distance fee. Tuition rates and distance fees are subject to change from semester to semester.

Textbooks are not included in the tuition rates. A student must order textbooks each semester for each course in which he or she is enrolled. Some courses may require additional materials, such as lab manuals. All textbooks are available for online purchase via the Mississippi State University's Barnes & Noble bookstore.

All courses offered in the Master of Science Degree in Forestry program are fully accredited through Mississippi State University by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).

A Military Friendly School

Military Advanced Education is including Mississippi State in its third annual Guide to America's Military-Friendly Colleges and Universities. The listing is part of the semi-monthly publication's upcoming November/December print and on-line editions. "Mississippi State is proud to play a leadership role in providing educational opportunities for the men and women of the armed services who sacrifice so much in defense of our great country," said university President Mark Keenum.

More Information

For successful completion of the program, it is recommended that students have Internet access via DSL or equivalent broadband connectivity option. Traditional dial-up Internet services do not provide adequate support to the many technologies used within the program.

For more information about the Master of Science Degree in Forestry program, please visit www.distance.msstate.edu/forestry.

It is highly recommended that all prospective students view the Online Student Orientation prior to admitting to any distance education program at Mississippi State University: http://aoce.msstate.edu/SRC/index.html.