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Ecology options
Four options are available in the Ecology Program, as well as options through other related programs. Students are not required to select an option.
Current options are:
More information on each option is available from the Program Chair or the Coordinator of the respective option.
In addition to these options, the Center for Watershed Stewardship offers a graduate option to Ecology students.
Dual-Title PhD Degree Program in Biogeochemistry
Ecology students that also have an interest in biogeochemistry may wish to consider the Dual-Title PhD Degree Program in Biogeochemistry: http://www.geosc.psu.edu/~jmacalad/BRIE/index.html. Ecology students in this program would graduate with a PhD in Ecology and Biogeochemistry.
Requirements, all options
- The student's advisor or the student must inform the Program Chair via the graduate academic course plan about the student's intent to declare an option.
- The advisor must confirm to the Program Chair in writing when the course requirements for an option are met.
- Prior to the 12th week of the student's semester of graduation, the Program Chair must notify the Graduate School that option requirements have been met.