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Wildlife Ecology

The Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Conservation Biology offer graduate study leading to an MS or PhD in Wildlife Ecology. A broad range of ecosystems, modern laboratory facilities, and a diversified staff provide excellent opportunities for graduate study in wildlife ecology. Emphasis is placed on detailed studies of wildlife species and the habitats in which they live. Research […]

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Human Development

NOTE: Applications are not being accepted for this program at this time. The 30-credit minimum graduate program in Human Development (MS) is designed to provide advanced training, with special emphasis on child development and family relations. This program is designed for those interested in working in the human development field in such leadership positions as center […]

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Forest Resources

The School of Forestry offers graduate study leading to a Master of Science or PhD in Forest Resources.  Several faculty members in the School of Forest Resources (SFR) participate in the interdepartmental degrees offered through the Ecology and Environmental Sciences program. Students may choose from a wide range of specialties including: Forest biological sciences (forest ecology […]

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Food and Nutrition Sciences

The PhD in Food and Nutrition Sciences program, offered by the School of Food and Agriculture, conduct both basic and applied research in wellness and chronic disease prevention utilizing cell and animal models as well as humans and  in the areas of nutrition education and behavior change, fruit and vegetable products, food processing and engineering, food […]

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Earth and Climate Sciences

The School of Earth and Climate Sciences offers MS and PhD degrees in Earth and Climate Sciences.  Faculty and graduate student research focus on four major areas: Climate change, glacial geology, glaciology, and Quaternary studies. Environmental geosciences, hydrogeology and low-temperature geochemistry. Geodynamics, crustal studies, and rheology of Earth materials. Marine geology, coastal processes, sedimentology, and sea-level […]

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English

The English Department offers an MA degree in English with optional concentrations in Creative Writing, Writing Studies, Poetry and Poetics, and Gender and Literature. Students may also complete the interdisciplinary concentration in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. Students admitted to graduate study in the Department of English normally follow a 30-hour program of courses leading to the […]

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Electrical and Computer Engineering

The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department offers a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering which requires a minimum of 42 credit hours of coursework beyond the BS degree and a minimum of nine credit hours of ECE 699. PhD candidates must maintain a minimum, cumulative GPA of 3.33 (B+) for all courses satisfying the […]

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Communication Sciences and Disorders

The MA in Communication Sciences and Disorders (thesis or non-thesis) provides students with the competencies associated with the delivery of high-quality clinical services in speech-language pathology. The objective of the program is to prepare beginning clinicians for independent professional employment. The graduate program extends over a two-year period for regular, full-time students (September entry only). […]

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Computer Science

The School of Computing and Information Science offers Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Master of Science (MS) degrees in Computer Science.   The PhD degree is granted to highly-qualified students who have completed a rigorous course of study and research training resulting in the preparation and defense of a dissertation describing original computer science research. Students are required […]

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Communication

The Department of Communication and Journalism offers an MA and PhD in Communication with two major areas of study: Communication and Media Studies. Doctoral students also choose an external concentration from areas such as Business, English, History, Psychology, Women’s Studies, Marine Sciences, and more. Both Communication and Media Studies tracks provide students with a broad […]

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