Department of Environmental Sciences
- Ecology
- Organismal
The Department of Environmental Sciences (DES) is an interdisciplinary group of ecologists and geologists whose research and teaching interests address human impacts on the environment, earth surface processes, and ecosystem science. We are committed to providing all students with an excellent educational experience that includes real-life problem solving, and field and laboratory work.
DES offers MS degrees in Biology (ecology and organismal emphasis) and a PhD degree in Biology (ecology emphasis), with competitive assistant-ship stipends and tuition waivers for students.
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Prepare to lead the management of natural resources and keep up with rapid changes in applications and methodology by earning an Ecosystem Management degree or certificate online through Penn State World Campus.
Our master’s degree is designed to help wildlife professionals protect and manage a changing world while promoting, teaching, and practicing sustainable conservation.
Learn to apply leading edge techniques in marine research & data analysis to solve global problems. Choose from concentrations in marine mammals, marine predators, and reef conservation.