Academic Programs, Wood Science and Engineering, College of Forestry, Oregon State University

Academic Programs

Providing a challenging curriculum and rewarding educational experience that positions students for a myriad of career opportunities is at the heart of the WS&E department. Our graduates are in high demand and find initial employment in many areas and locations.

For UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS we offer: photo of student with teacher

B.S. degree in Wood Science & Technology -- a professional degree program with a variety of options that will allow you to tailor your program to your specific interests. This degree program is accredited by the Society of Wood Science and Technology (SWST), the principal professional association for the discipline in North America. The undergraduate curriculum emphasizes communication, problem-solving and technical skills. Several options enable students to gain a minor in Business Administration. International degrees and honors degrees are available for interested and qualified students.
Minor in Forest Products is offered to students majoring in other fields and want to gain a competitive advantage for a career in the forest products industry. This minor is popular with students in business or engineering.

For GRADUATE STUDENTS we offer programs leading to the:

Master of Forestry ( MF) in Forest Products
Master of Science (MS) in Wood Science, and
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Wood Science.

The graduate degree program is closely integrated with our research activities and allows students to tailor their program around a wood science foundation. All programs are highly interdisciplinary and many students pursue dual graduate degrees in science and engineering.