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PROSPECTIVE GRADUATE STUDENTS
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN FISHERIES MANAGEMENT
The Graduate Certificate in Fisheries Management is a flexible program, with a large number of courses to fit student interests. Courses can be completed online, on-campus, or both. A program of courses is offered at the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport, Oregon, as well.
Students are required to take a minimum of two courses from our Human Dimensions area and two courses from the Fisheries Science and Ecology area, plus a Capstone Project (3 credits). Students must complete 18 credits of approved coursework to earn the graduate certificate; most courses are 3 or 4 credits and run for 11 weeks (quarter system). Capstone Projects are synthesis papers or outreach products that are developed with a mentor from campus, a natural resource agency, or the student’s place of employment. Learner Outcomes for Certificate Students: Demonstrate proficiency (course grade of C or better) in graduate-level coursework in fisheries ecology and human dimensions of fisheries management. Integrate biological and social science in a capstone research paper or outreach product designed for a specific audience: science, management agency, or general public. Synthesize scientific information from a variety of sources and demonstrate research skills through a project proposal, outline, and revision process, as well as correct citation and documentation of sources in the capstone project. Improve their breadth of fisheries knowledge and understanding of critical management issues, preparing them for advancement in the field.
MASTER OF SCIENCE
The Wildlife Science graduate program in the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife emphasizes wildlife research concerning interaction of wildlife with land uses, migratory bird biology, forestry-wildlife relationships, endangered species management, and population dynamics. Check out the Research pages to see who's doing what.
Areas of Concentration in Wildlife: Animal-habitat relationships; behavior; conservation biology; community studies; ecology of birds, small and large mammals including cetaceans and pinnipeds, and herptiles; ecology of avian and mammalian predators; ecology of waterfowl and upland gamebirds; effects of parasites, diseases, and environmental contaminants; nutrition; population; population dynamics; reproductive biology; toxicology of pesticides; wildlife ecology; wildlife-forestry interactions.
The Fisheries Science graduate program focuses on quantitative analyses of marine and freshwater fish populations, water quality, fish systematics, fish and invertebrate physiology, stream ecology, modeling of aquatic ecosystems, land use interactions, endangered species, and aquaculture. Areas of Concentration in Fisheries:
Marine Research: Students can choose to spend one term at the Hatfield Marine Science Center, an extended campus facility located in Newport, where we have courses emphasizing the marine environment. The Oregon Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit has active research programs funded in part by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Biological Resources Division of the U.S. Geological Survey. The Agricultural Experiment Station, the Sea Grant program, Forest Science Laboratory and other organizations fund major research projects.
The department maintains extensive collections of vertebrate species, which are curated by Doctors Sidlauskas (fish), Epps (mammals), and Dugger (birds). Learner Outcomes for M. S. Students: Students will produce a professionally written thesis that meets peer-review publication standards. Students will be able to prepare and deliver a professional quality oral presentation. Students will be able to effectively communicate in discussions with peers and general public. Students will demonstrate ability to solve problems, evaluate evidence and recognize bias; ability to adjust conclusions/approaches in face of new data or interpretation tools. Students will demonstrate in-depth knowledge of area of expertise and general breadth in the field. Students will demonstrate an understanding of ethical issues in fisheries and wildlife sciences.
PROFESSIONAL SCIENCE MASTER IN FISHERIES & WILDLIFE ADMINISTRATION
The Professional Science Masters in Fisheries and Wildlife Administration (PSMFWA) is a 57-credit, non-thesis degree available online through OSU's Ecampus program or on campus at OSU's Corvallis campus. Fisheries and wildlife resource conservation is a challenging profession involving biological, ecological, management, policy, and social systems. Although many professionals obtain entry-level positions with B. S. degrees, mid- and upper-level positions typically require additional training in biology, quantitative methods, and business and communication skills. The PSMFWA degree is designed for early- and mid-career professionals who desire graduate-level training to advance their careers; applicants must have at least 5 years of professional experience to qualify for the program. The PSMFWA program will help natural resources agencies and non-government organizations meet their workforce planning goals and the self-improvement goals of current employees by providing a flexible, online curriculum. Learner Outcomes for PSMFWA Students (.pdf): The PSMFWA degree is an integrated curriculum designed to provide advanced, professional training in four areas: (1) core knowledge in fish or wildlife biology, ecology and management; (2) professional skills and abilities; (3) human dimensions of natural resources management; and (4) natural resources policy. In addition, each student will participate in an intensive internship experience engaging students in real world work situations involving technical problems, teamwork, communication skills, and decision-making. Specific learning outcomes for the each of the major components of the PSMFWA degree are listed in the above PDF.
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
The Wildlife Science graduate program in the
Department of Fisheries and Wildlife emphasizes wildlife research concerning interaction of wildlife with land uses, migratory bird biology, forestry-wildlife relationships, endangered species management, and population dynamics. Check out the Research pages to see who's doing what. Areas of Concentration in Wildlife: Animal-habitat relationships; behavior; conservation biology; community studies; ecology of birds, small and large mammals including cetaceans and pinnipeds, and herptiles; ecology of avian and mammalian predators; ecology of waterfowl and upland gamebirds; effects of parasites, diseases, and environmental contaminants; nutrition; population; population dynamics; reproductive biology; toxicology of pesticides; wildlife ecology; wildlife-forestry interactions.
The Fisheries Science graduate program focuses on quantitative analyses of marine and freshwater fish populations, water quality, fish systematics, fish and invertebrate physiology, stream ecology, modeling of aquatic ecosystems, land use interactions, endangered species, and aquaculture.
Areas of Concentration in Fisheries:
Marine Research: Students can choose to spend one term at the Hatfield Marine Science Center, an extended campus facility located in Newport, where we have courses emphasizing the marine environment.
The Oregon Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit has active research programs funded in part by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Biological Resources Division of the U.S. Geological Survey. The Agricultural Experiment Station, the Sea Grant program, Forest Science Laboratory and other organizations fund major research projects. The department maintains extensive collections of vertebrate species, which are curated by Doctors Sidlauskas (fish), Epps (mammals), and Dugger (birds).
Learner Outcomes for Ph. D. Students: Students will produce a professionally written dissertation that meets peer-review publication standards. Students will be able to prepare and deliver a professional quality oral presentation. Students will be able to effectively communicate in discussions with peers and general public. Students will demonstrate ability to solve problems, evaluate evidence and recognize bias; ability to adjust conclusions/approaches in face of new data or interpretation tools. Students will demonstrate in-depth knowledge of area of expertise and general breadth in the field. Students will demonstrate an understanding of ethical issues in fisheries and wildlife sciences.
If you have questions about any of the graduate programs please contact Lisa Pierson, Graduate Program Coordinator at lisa.pierson@oregonstate.edu or by phone (541) 737-2308.
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