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3+2 Forestry Program

Create a sustainable future and address major environmental issues. Earn a degree in Forestry through our joint degree program.

Program Snapshot

Time to complete

5 Years

Campus

Salem Campus

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Two students working in yellow hard hats on a tree in the forest at WU at Zena.

Combine an Undergraduate Degree with a Forestry Master's Program

You don't have to major in forestry to earn a forestry degree. Willamette University has partnered with top forestry programs at Oregon State University and Duke University to provide additional opportunities for students. The 3+2 Forestry program offers an easy path toward a forestry master's program.

Why choose the 3+2 Forestry Program at Willamette? 

  • Hands-on learning options. Engage in fieldwork, research, and practical exercises at Willamette at Zena. Take advantage of our 305-acre property featuring oak and mixed woodlands, riparian zones, grasslands, wetlands, and forest plantations.
  • Combine liberal arts with forestry. Expand your knowledge through a strong liberal arts education. Complete both your bachelor's degree and master's degree quicker, saving you time and money.
  • Join a culture of sustainability. We put an emphasis on sustainability. Join action-orientated student clubs or consider minoring in sustainability. Find thoughtful decisions when dining, walking around the grounds, or even university initiatives.

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Student Success

Dual degree student Katie Hill '23 used the resources of two universities to delve into her passion for environmental advocacy. Encouragement from Willamette faculty led her to explore the possibility of pursuing the 3+2 Forestry program.

Katie's Story

Katie Hill BA’23 studies the hidden heroes of our ecosystems

Research opportunities during her junior year influenced Katie's in fungi. She mapped fungi at Willamette University at Zena, our 305-acre living laboratory, which helped her develop her work related to climate change and the vital role fungi play in preserving our planet.

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Katie Hill BA’23
Katie was the first graduate of the 3+2 Forestry program through Willamette and Oregon State University.

Curriculum

Develop a deeper understanding of natural resource management through our degrees. While we don't offer a forestry major, students pursue a variety of majors within our 3+2 Forestry program. Many students choose to explore environmental science and sustainability to discuss urban forestry and forest health. We've partnered with two forestry graduate programs for students to consider.

  • The Oregon State Forestry Program

    The OSU forestry program, located near Willamette, offers students an easy pathway toward their goals. Students will have a chance to establish relationships with OSU graduate faculty. They'll also become familiar with OSU’s College of Forestry during their bachelor’s degree experience.

    After completing three years of coursework at Willamette and maintaining a minimum GPA of 3.0, the OSU Master of Forestry program will consider students for provisional admission. Students will have the choice to pursue a Sustainable Forest Management degree or a Forest Ecosystems and Society degree. To be eligible, students must declare their intention to enroll in the Oregon State Forestry program by their third year. They will also need to formally apply to OSU according to graduate school admission deadlines.

    Please see our sample timeline to map out your path to a master’s degree in forestry at OSU.

  • The Duke University Forestry Program

    Duke University’s Nicholas School of the Environment provides a path to a master’s degree in environmental management or forestry.

    After completing three years of required coursework at Willamette, students can begin pursuing a Forestry master's program at Duke. You can choose to pursue a 3+2 format or a 4+2 format to fit your schedule. The program requires the following prerequisites:

    • Natural or social science courses related to your area of interest
    • College-level course in Calculus (required)
    • College-level course in Statistics (required)
    • Undergraduate experience and training in professional writing

    You must earn a grade of B- or better in each prerequisite course and earn college credit for it to count toward the prerequisite. Pass/Fail and self-paced courses are not acceptable.

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