In the light of the major role forests play in the climate deal reached
in COP21 last December, there is no better time to build skills in
forest emission drivers, analysis, measurements, and monitoring.
MSU Forestry welcomes participation from the global climate change
community in our online graduate-level coursework in Forest Carbon
Science, Policy, and Management. Two courses are offered each semester
and once a participant completes all required courses, they earn a
Graduate Certificate from MSU. Participation in individual courses is
also welcome.
Courses for spring semester 2016 (starting in late August) are:
- Forestry 831: Forest Carbon Biogeochemistry
- Forestry 835: Forest Carbon Policy, Economics, and Finance
See below for full announcement and contact information.
Online Graduate Coursework in Forest Carbon Science, Policy and
Management
MSU Forestry is pleased to offer the online Graduate Coursework in
Forest Carbon Science, Policy and Management for the 2016 Fall Semester.
Available completely online and supplementing a wide range of vocations,
participants include working professionals and those pursuing advanced
degrees. Individuals can take just one course, or earn a Graduate
Certificate upon completion of all four courses in the program.
Forest Carbon specialization equips participants with the
interdisciplinary tools to plan, implement, manage, and evaluate
forestry-based climate change mitigation projects. Certification
provides professionals a competitive edge when applying 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 Bachelor’s Degree.
The 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.
The simple application process includes submission of undergraduate
transcripts and, if applicable ESL, TOEFL scores, so interested
individuals are encouraged to initiate the process right away. For
more information, or to discuss partnership programming and additional
opportunities visit www.for.msu.edu/forestcarbon or contact Lauren
Cooper at [email protected].
Opportunity for Sponsors
The MSU Department of Forestry is currently seeking partners, sponsors,
or country-level leadership to provide funding to participants.
We have many creative options, including sponsoring a single participant
for one semester, more elaborate multi-year support, or hosting a recent
graduate with a paid internship. Please contact Lauren Cooper at
[email protected] to discuss possible arrangements.
