Graduate Coursework in Forest Carbon Science, Policy and Management
Michigan State University
Entirely Online Graduate Certificate
MSU Forestry is offering an online learning
opportunity for acquiring skills and knowledge in
land-based carbon management. We welcome
participants from across the country and the world.
The
<http://www.for.msu.edu/graduate/graduate_certificate_in_forest_carbon_science_policy_and_managment>Graduate
Coursework in Forest Carbon Science, Policy and
Management is now accepting applications for the
2016 Spring Semester. Available completely online
and supplementing a wide range of vocations.
Individuals can take just one course, or earn a
Graduate Certificate upon completion of all four
courses in the program. The courses can
supplement degrees currently underway in other
institutions and the diverse background of
participants create a unique learning experience.
The courses available this spring are:
- Forestry 833: Human Dimensions of Forest Carbon Management
- Forestry 837: Forest Carbon Measurements and Monitoring
Forest Carbon specialization equips participants
with the interdisciplinary tools to plan,
implement, manage, and evaluate forestry-based
climate change mitigation projects. As
professionals, Certification provides an edge in
competing for opportunities in forest carbon
project development, REDD+ policy, and carbon
offset investment advising for corporations,
governments, and non-governmental organizations.
Participants in the Certificate program learn the
scientific foundations of climate change and
forest-climate interactions, how forest
management affects forest carbon balance, the ins
and outs of forest carbon markets, the social
context of forest carbon sequestration, and the
tools for measuring, monitoring, and accounting
for forest carbon including satellite imagery,
remote sensing, and integrated carbon sequestration models.
Delivered online, the program is geared for
participation from anywhere in the world with a
highly practical focus closely linked to the
science, methodologies, and practices used in the
field today. Applicants from a broad range of
professional and disciplinary backgrounds are
encouraged to apply, including current M.S. and
Ph.D. students, recent graduates, and working
professionals. Participants in graduate-level
coursework at MSU must hold a Bachelors Degree.
The complete Program includes four on-line courses:
Forest Biogeochemistry and Global Climate Change (FOR 831)
Human Dimensions of Forest Carbon Management (FOR 833)
Forest Carbon Policy, Economics, and Finance (FOR 835)
Measurement and Monitoring of Forest Carbon (FOR 837)
Students also have access to MSU resources such
as remote library materials, GIS training, and
journal access. Additionally, all participants
maintain access to the program alumni network,
which tracks and distributes news on policies and
methodologies, facilitates internal networking,
and shares research and work opportunities.
For more information, or to discuss partnership
programming and additional opportunities visit
<http://www.for.msu.edu/forestcarbon>www.for.msu.edu/forestcarbon
or contact Lauren Cooper at
<mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]. If you
would like a hard copy poster mailed for your
institution, Id be happy to get that mail to you.
Thanks for your help circulating!
Lauren T. Cooper, Specialist
<http://www.for.msu.edu/graduate/graduate_certificate_in_forest_carbon_science_policy_and_managment>Forest
Carbon Program
Michigan State University, Forestry Department
Natural Resources Building
480 Wilson Road, Room 121
East Lansing, MI 48824-122
(517)353-1961
<mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]
<mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]
