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Ecology degree requirements and curriculum
The Ecology program offers a PhD track, a Masters track and a Minor track.
PhD requirements
Requirements that PhD students in Penn State's Ecology program need to satisfy in order to obtain a degree. » more
MS requirements
Requirements that Masters students in Penn State's Ecology program need to satisfy in order to obtain a degree. » more
Required courses, MS and PhD degrees
A list of courses that Ecology PhD and Masters students are required to take. » more
Academic course plan
Download an academic course plan for Ecology graduate students. Available as a pdf file. » more
Colloquium
The Ecology Colloquium (ECLGY 590) helps students develop scientific communication skills, and is a required course for Ecology Masters and PhD students. » more
Mini-symposium
The Ecology mini-symposium is an evening seminar which is held twice a year. Before your final defense you will have to present the results of your research at one of these symposia. » more
Change of degree
What to do if you want to change from a PhD to a Masters degree or vice-versa, or if you want to change your degree or major to Ecology. » more
Minor in ecology
A Masters or PhD student in another degree program may elect a Minor in Ecology. Here are the requirements for such students. » more