Accepting Applications: Graduate Certificate in Forest Carbon Science, Policy, and Management – Spring 2019 Spring 2019 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. Spring courses will begin on January 7th, 2019. Interested participants are invited to join us for an informational session on November 30th, 2018 at 2:00 – 3:00pm EST. This session will be led by the FCCP Program Director, Lauren Cooper. Lauren will discuss the goals of the Certificate and provide an overview of admission and application information, course syllabi and descriptions, financial aid and funding opportunities. The session will be followed by an open Q+A. To register, visit: https://msu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0vG_p66NR2-BangNWKRvwQ. 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 fall 2019, and Human Dimensions of Forest Carbon Management (Forestry 833) and Measurement and Monitoring of Forest Carbon (Forestry 837) offered this spring. These courses are designed to be taken in any order. 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 [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>.
