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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Transform location intelligence into insight to protect our planet. Earn a Penn State GIS certificate online, on your time. Gain new career-ready technical skills to enhance your career.
Earn a GIS Certificate in about 12 months. Equip yourself with the analytical approaches and technical GIS skills to tackle environmental challenges. Ideal for advanced users and novices.
Earn a respected Master’s in Ecosystem Management. Learn to lead the real-world, practical implementation of ecosystem management projects. Complete your degree online, on your time.