Graduate Programs
Graduate Programs
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Our graduate programs offer a chance to work with award-winning faculty in climate science, biodiversity, environmental policy, land use, and community outreach—and to prepare for exciting careers addressing the complex environmental problems we face.
Our graduate programs offer a chance to work with award-winning faculty in climate science, biodiversity, environmental policy, land use, and community outreach—and to prepare for exciting careers addressing the complex environmental problems we face.
Our core graduate courses provide an introduction to the wide breadth and deep expertise of research on the environment within our department and help students apply for funding opportunities early in their graduate program. Admitted students work with their research mentor to select courses, individualize their training, and conduct research projects that meet their interests and goals.
ESPM is engaged in biological, physical, and social research that spans the continuum from basic to applied research. The PhD program incorporates two general approaches: (1) broadly based interdisciplinary education, and (2) disciplinary education in relevant fields supplemented with exposure to cross-disciplinary communication and problem solving.
ESPM’s Master of Forestry degree is the only “MF” program in California and the only graduate degree program in California that offers qualifying credit for meeting education/experience requirements for licensing as a Registered Professional Forester in California.
Graduate study in range management serves as the basis for a professional career in rangeland livestock production systems, grassland, savanna, wetland and/or shrubland ecology and management, native plants, rangeland rehabilitation, conservation easements, wildlife habitat, water quality issues, working landscapes, and rangeland economics and policy.
For Fall 2026 Graduate Admissions, please see our admissions update for more information.
NOTE: Rausser College of Natural Resources is currently recovering from an incident that has affected various College and department websites. Thank you for your patience while we work to restore normal service. This temporary site offers some resources and contact information.
NOTE: Rausser College of Natural Resources is currently recovering from an incident that has affected various College and department websites. Thank you for your patience while we work to restore normal service. This temporary site offers some resources and contact information.
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