Pennsylvania State University - University Park Campus

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.S.; M.Agr., Ph.D.

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The Graduate Program in Rural Sociology, located in the Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology, offers the Master of Science, Master of Agriculture, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. The program seeks to impart the research and analytical abilities necessary to understand the structure and functioning of rural society, both in the United States and internationally. The program is highly flexible and emphasizes training through close collaboration between faculty and graduate students on research projects. Ph.D. students are required to demonstrate expertise in Rural Sociology, Research Methods and Statistics, and two additional areas of specialization of their choice.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Extensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Small City

Size & Settings: 20,000 and above