Forest Ecosystems Management Student Handbook

2025-26

Academic Resources

Name	Description
University Bulletin	Resource for academic information, course descriptions, and program requirements
Canvas	Online system for teaching and learning
DUSuccess	Tools and resources to help you achieve academic success. Topics include motivation, direction & goals, adjustment to college, personal issues, study skills & time management, technology, tutoring, and finances for college.
LionPATH	Student Center for course registration, financial aid/tuition, transfer credit tool, graduation, academic changes and more
Nittany Lion Careers	Recruiting platform for jobs, internships, and graduate assistantships
College Scholarships	College of Agricultural Sciences scholarships and emergency loan funds
Department Scholarshops	External scholarships about which we have been notified
Starfish	Resource to communicate with advisers, instructors, and others who are here to support you
University Registrar	Academic calendars, enrollment verifications, leaving the University, returning to the University, student forms, transcripts, transfer credits

Department of Ecosystem Science and Management

The Department of Ecosystem Science and Management is an academic unit in the College of Agricultural Sciences at Penn State. Our mission is to provide educational opportunities and science-based information to protect, manage, and use natural resources for sustained benefits. This is accomplished through educational, research, and outreach programs in forestry, wildlife and fisheries, soils, water, and related areas.

The Department of Ecosystem Science and Management offers two associate in science (A.S.) degree programs: Forest Technology (at Penn State Mont Alto) and Wildlife Technology (at Penn State DuBois); and two bachelor of science (B.S.) degree programs: Forest Ecosystem Management and Wildlife and Fisheries Science. A minor in each of these areas is also offered as is a minor in Environmental Soil Science and a certificate in Community Forestry. In addition, we offer graduate programs at both the master's and doctoral levels. We are committed to quality teaching.

Information about our academic programs, scholarships, student activities and professional societies, faculty, and facilities is available on our website.

Statement on Diversity and Inclusion

The Department of Ecosystem Science and Management is a community of students, staff, and faculty that values and is committed to advancing awareness and inclusion of diversity and strives to create a climate of mutual respect for all. We believe an environment of diversity and respect is critical to achieve and sustain excellence in learning, teaching, and research. Further, we recognize that the responsibility for our values lies with us all within the department – the leadership, faculty, staff, and students. As such, we will hold ourselves to a high standard of excellence and will not stand for the discrimination and harassment of any group or individual. To achieve this, we will:

Foster and maintain an environment of respect and inclusion.
Ensure equal opportunities for all students, including underrepresented students, and to provide resources to ensure a quality learning environment.
Hold students, staff, and faculty accountable according to Penn State policies and the Student Code of Conduct.

Reporting Incidents

Students who believe they have experienced or observed a hate crime, an act of intolerance, discrimination, or harassment that occurs at Penn State are urged to report these incidents as outlined on the University's Report Bias webpage. Incidents of gender-based discrimination, abuse, or harassment should be reported online (Penn State Title IX website).

Additional Resources

- Penn State policy

- Student Code of Conduct

Undergraduate Programs Office

The Undergraduate Programs Office is a resource for all students—regardless of campus location—who are enrolled in, or thinking about enrolling in, Forest Ecosystem Management or Wildlife and Fisheries Science.