Accepting Applications: Graduate Certificate in Forest Carbon Science, Policy, and Management Fall 2018 enrollment is now open for Michigan State University's online Graduate Certificate in Forest Carbon Science, Policy, and Management<http://www.canr.msu.edu/for/graduate/graduate_certificate_in_forest_carbon_science_policy_and_managment>. The Graduate Certificate equips participants with the interdisciplinary tools and conceptual background to plan, implement, management, and evaluate forestry-based climate change mitigation projects. The Graduate Certificate consists of three online courses open to participants of any background. Coursework includes Forest Carbon Policy, Economics, and Finance (Forestry 835) offered this fall, and Human Dimensions of Forest Carbon Management (Forestry 833) and Measurement and Monitoring of Forest Carbon (Forestry 837) offered each spring. Courses have a highly practical focus on the science, methodologies, and practices used in the field today. The Certificate is an ideal supplement for recent graduates, working professionals, and those pursuing advanced degrees. There is a growing demand for trained individuals in many fields including policy, development, business, asset management, non-profit, and government.
Online Graduate Certificate students have full access to MSU graduate student resources, such as remote library materials, GIS training, and journal access. Following the Certificate, all participants maintain access to the Forest Carbon and Climate Program Community, an online alumni network where we share research and work opportunities, updated news on policies and methodologies, and facilitate internal networking opportunities. For more information, please visit www.canr.msu.edu/fccp/forest-carbon-graduate-certificate/<http://www.canr.msu.edu/fccp/forest-carbon-graduate-certificate/> or contact fore...@msu.edu<mailto:fore...@msu.edu>.
