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Introduction
This handbook has been compiled as an aid for graduate students and faculty in the Intercollege Graduate Degree Program in Genetics at Penn State's Hershey campus. It contains current information and degree requirements for the Pennsylvania State University Graduate Program in Genetics.
In some cases, the degree requirements are specific to the Genetics Program and the Hershey campus. Additional University requirements can be found in The Pennsylvania State University Graduate Catalog, the Manual for Graduate Students and the Thesis Information Bulletin.
Degree Programs
The Graduate Program in Genetics confers PhD and MS degrees. The objectives of the students enrolled in these degree programs are to gain proficiency in research, education and scientific technology in genetics. The PhD degree is "conferred in recognition of high attainment and productive scholarship" in genetics. The MS degree is strongly research oriented and designed to develop research competence.
Responsibilities of the Student, Thesis Advisor and Student's Committee
Students are expected to assume responsibility for ensuring that the regulations and requirements of the Graduate School and Genetics Program are met. Thesis advisors and graduate committees have a responsibility for the judicious timing of meetings and examinations. The Genetics Office will provide student profiles to the student, advisor and head of the advisor's home department on an annual basis. It is the responsibility of the student and advisor to review and provide updated information for these profiles.