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The Degree of PhD (Resource Economics and Environmental Sociology) [Graduate]


Program Requirements


Doctor of Philosophy programs include, in addition to the Master of Science course requirements, preparation for candidacy examinations in theory, quantitative techniques, the field of specialization and a supporting field. Fields of specialization are agricultural and resource economics, forest economics, and rural sociology and include a joint specialization in environmental and natural resource economics offered collaboratively by the Departments of Resource Economics and Environmental Sociology, and Economics. All candidates for the PhD must prepare and defend a thesis on an approved topic. Students are expected to participate in the department seminar series through attendance and presentation of their research results.

Programs depend on academic background and typically consist of ★36 in graduate courses, with ★18 from the Department of Resource Economics and Environmental Sociology.

No language other than English is required for the degree.

Length of Program


The time required to complete the PhD will vary according to the academic background of the applicant and the nature of the research undertaken; however, a minimum of 36 months is normally required.