School of Forest Resources & Conservation
- Aquaculture
- Aquatic Animal Health
- Conservation and Management of Aquatic Environments
- Sustainable Fisheries
The SFRC’s program in Fisheries & Aquatic Sciences conducts research, teaching, and extension programs in four broad areas:
- Sustainable fisheries
- Aquaculture
- Aquatic animal health
- Conservation and management of aquatic environments
The School’s program in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences leads to the Master of Science, Master of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences (non-thesis), and Doctor of Philosophy degrees with a program in fisheries and aquatic sciences.
The MFAS program is designed to train students in the technical aspects of fisheries and aquatic sciences with emphasis on written and oral communication of scientific information. This program is designed for students & professionals from environmental sciences, fisheries, aquatic sciences, and natural resources, and marine biology backgrounds. This program also provides one avenue of study for those desiring careers in environmental law but who may lack the prerequisite technical knowledge prior to entering law school.
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