Careers
Forests worldwide will be profoundly altered by climate change over the coming century, and the global workforce is in need of professionals who understand the relationship between forests and climate change in order to sustainably manage forest resources.
By earning your Graduate Certificate in Forests and Climate Change, you will be well positioned for a rewarding career that positively impacts the planet. Interest in the interaction between forests and climate change extends across public natural resources management agencies, the forest products industry and academia. The skills and knowledge you acquire in this program will help meet the demand in the job market.
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The FCC certificate program is also a first step for students who want to pursue a Master of Natural Resources (MNR) online with Oregon State. Your FCC credits can be counted as an area of emphasis in the MNR program.
Important dates
These are the start dates for OSU’s next two terms. However, this program only admits for fall, winter and spring terms.
See our academic calendar for our full quarter term schedule.
Degree quick facts
* Oregon State University is on a quarter-term system. There are four quarters each year and classes are 11 weeks long. This program's 20 quarter credits are equal to 13.33 semester credits.
† Based on current tuition rates. No additional charge for nonresident students. Does not include course materials and associated fees and expenses.
‡ You can complete all or nearly all requirements of this program online. View the curriculum.
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