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11 Master's degrees offered by the university
International Agriculture and Development
The International Agriculture and Development (INTAD) program at Pennsylvania State University is offered through the Departments of Agricultural Economics, Sociology, and Education, Entomology, Forest Resources, Environmental Systems Management, Plant Pathology and Environmental Microbiology, and Plant Sciences.
Rural Sociology
The Rural Sociology degree program at Pennsylvania State University emphasizes a comprehensive understanding of the various facets of societal organization pertinent to the rural sector.
Homeland Security - Agricultural Biosecurity and Food Defense
Gain the skills to help defend against natural and manmade threats to our agriculture and food supply chain. This Homeland Security - Agricultural Biosecurity and Food Defense option at Pennsylvania State University builds a fundamental understanding of homeland security issues with an emphasis on food science, plant protection, and animal security.
Animal Science
Animal Science may be defined as the study and integration of all disciplines that relate to the function and care of animals for the benefit of society by providing companionship, food, fiber, performance, and research. This degree in Animal Science is offered by Pennsylvania State University.
Wildlife and Fisheries Science
The Wildlife and Fisheries Science program offered at Pennsylvania State University is designed to give students an understanding of the biology and management of terrestrial or aquatic wildlife species and their environments.
Agricultural and Environmental Plant Science
The Agricultural and Environmental Plant Science program at Pennsylvania State University emphasizes research that increases the efficiency of production of agronomic and horticultural crops, improves the quality of food, feed, and fiber available for humans and animals, develops an understanding of the basic soil-plant-animal climate complex, and improves the quality of the human environment.
Entomology
Students in Entomology at Pennsylvania State University represent a range of experiences and interests, with varied backgrounds from biology, chemistry, zoology, entomology, meteorology, ecology, and botany programs to name a few.
Laboratory Animal Medicine
All students entering the Laboratory Animal Medicine programme at Pennsylvania State University must have completed a professional degree program in veterinary medicine and must hold the degree of D.V.M., V.M.D., or equivalent. This program is only offered at the Penn State College of Medicine, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.
Agricultural and Biological Engineering
Agricultural and Biological Engineering at Pennsylvania State University offers students the opportunity to gain expertise in areas of engineering for biological/agricultural systems corresponding to their professional interests.
Forest Resources
The Doctor of Philosophy and the Master of Science degree programs in Forest Resources at Pennsylvania State University are oriented toward research, education, and scientific technology in the professions of forest products and forestry.
Turfgrass Management
Refine the turfgrass technology, business, and project management skills you need to move your turf career forward. This Turfgrass Management program at Pennsylvania State University allows you to focus your electives on turfgrass science or business while learning how to manage the day-to-day challenges of running a turfgrass facility.