Atalo | Specht Lab. Master of Science (M.S.) — Rural Sociology Graduate Program — Penn State University. The M.S. degree is a research-oriented degree. Thus, a strong component of the M.S. candidate's program includes training in scientific methods as well as in techniques of analysis applicable to the field. M.S. candidates in Rural Sociology are expected to develop an understanding of rural sociology, research methods and statistics, and a general awareness of substantive, theoretical and methodological issues of fields within sociology (such as community development, demography, international development, or environment and natural resources). At a minimum, students should take: AEREC 525 or its equivalent for research methods a two-semester statistics sequence (AG 400 and R SOC 573, or their equivalents) two or more of the following courses for rural sociology (R SOC 452, 501, 502, 508, 516 and 517).
Contact Us — Community, Environment, and Development Major — Penn State University. Penn State Center for Sustainability. These Penn State programs are designed to deliver transformative educational experiences that prepare participants to become leaders of positive change—in their studies, their workplaces, and their personal lives. American Indian Housing Initiative: AIHI was established in 2001 and is the flagship service learning program of the Sustainability Institute at Penn State. This collaborative research and education program focuses on the application of sustainable building technologies such as strawbale construction solar energy systems and residential energy assessments on American Indian Reservations. Community Gardens at Penn State: The community garden site provides students and community members the chance to attend workshops and put in practice local and organic food production methods. Currently, more than 100 gardeners practice sustainable and organic gardening techniques on this site.
Community and Economic Development Graduate Program — Penn State University. The CEDEV graduate program, offered online through Penn State World Campus, has two innovative educational opportunities: These offerings are designed to meet the needs of community and economic development practitioners and those aspiring to work in this area. Knowledgeable leaders, professional staff and citizens who understand and can apply the theories and practices of community and economic development, are vital to enhancing the quality of life in our communities.
A significant aspect of this program is the incorporation of multidisciplinary perspectives drawing on economics and sociology, and the attention paid to application of theory and research to the practice of community and economic development. The multidisciplinary approach recognizes and addresses the complexity of working in and with communities and organizations. "I am grateful that Penn State offered a program geared to the working professional. Ag2Africa — International Programs. The College of Ag Sciences is developing and promoting Penn State's collaborative initiatives in Africa in order to enhance food and economic security, and sustainable agricultural development through research, extension and education. Goal To develop and promote Penn State’s collaborative initiatives in Africa in order to enhance food and economic security and sustainable agricultural development through research, extension and education.
Focus of initiative The College of Agricultural Sciences (CAS) at Penn State has been working for more than three decades with partners in Africa, and current college involvement in the continent is at an all-time high. CAS has developed a wide range of programs with African agricultural, educational and research institutions for joint research, faculty and student exchanges, and other collaborative projects. The Ag2Africa initiative is designed to build upon this ongoing work of CAS and facilitate further faculty and student involvement in Africa. University Bulletin: University Course Descriptions.
Options and Course Requirements — Community, Environment, and Development Major — Penn State University. University Bulletin: University Course Descriptions. Master's Courses — International Programs. Core Curriculum INTAD 820: International Agricultural Development Seminar (3 credits) Examination and investigation of relevant international development topics that emphasizes analytical thinking and application of knowledge. Following the residential portion of the course, students will have the opportunity to participate in an out-of-country experiential learning opportunity. AEE 450: Program Design and Delivery (3 credits) Principles, methods, and practices of extension education in agriculture, community resource development, family living, environmental affairs, 4-H, and youth programs.
CEDEV/R SOC/AEE 505: Leadership Development (3 credits) *Found under the World Campus on the Penn State’s Schedule of Courses page In this course students will have the opportunity to examine sociological theories of leadership such as exchange theory, attribution theory, group dynamics, community change theory, and formal organizations. Supplemental Courses. Graduate Degree Programs: Minors. A graduate minor may be taken in one of the approved graduate degree programs offered at Penn State. However, some formal graduate minors have been approved by the Graduate Council, such as the minors listed on this page. A minor at the graduate level must represent curriculum and study that reflect graduate-level concepts and scholarship, with a preponderance of courses at the 500 level. A student seeking a minor must have the approval of the student's major program of study, the minor program, and the Graduate School.
A student may not pursue more than three minors at one time. A doctoral minor consists of no fewer than 15 graduate credits of integrated or articulated work in one field related to, but different from, that of the major with a preponderance of courses at the 500 level; however, at a minimum, 6 credits must be at the 500 level. Humanitarian Engineering and Social Entrepreneurship @ Penn State University.
Invest in our students as they try to change the world! Khanjan Mehta Program Director 213U Hammond Building University Park, PA 16802 (814) 863-4426khanjan@engr.psu.edu Advancing scholarship in the theory and praxis of technology-based social entrepreneurship is essential to mainstream this emerging field and engage more faculty and students, with the ultimate objective of fostering social enterprise. Towards this goal, HESE students and faculty conduct research in several areas including affordable design, design thinking, social entrepreneurship theory and pedagogy, systems thinking, Food Value Chains (FVCs), post-harvest technologies, telemedicine systems, community health workers (CHWs) and pre-primary healthcare, cellphones, social networks & trust, indigenous knowledge systems, development ethics, grassroots diplomacy, educational technologies, educational assessment tools, women in engineering, and informal lending systems!
University Bulletin: University Course Descriptions. FD SC 404 Sensory Evaluation of Foods (3) Sensory evaluation of food, methods of test analyses, panel selection and training, taste sensation theory, consumer testing methods. FD SC 404 Sensory Evaluation of Foods (2) This course is designed to demonstrate how the senses function in the perception of tastes, flavors, and textures of foods and how sensory tests are used to measure human perceptions. Students will have the opportunity to design sensory tests and apply statistical methods when interpreting sensory test results. The overall objective of this course is to learn the theories and practical applications of sensory evaluation that will enable students to conduct valid sensory tests and use the test results in the decision making process in food product development. General Education: None Diversity: None Bachelor of Arts: None Effective: Spring 2001 Prerequisite: STAT 250 Junior standing.
University Bulletin: University Course Descriptions. University Bulletin: University Course Descriptions. Master of Science Communication. The University of Otago offers a unique post graduate degree in science communication: the Master of Science Communication (MSciComm). The task is so big and so cool, we work together with NHNZ, award winning writers, museums, script writers, poets (yes, really) and a host of other experts. We’ll train, challenge, market and package you into a lean, mean Science Communicator machine and send you off to make your mark on the world. Choose the place to make your mark from the following three options for the MSciComm: Science and Natural History Filmaking Want to be the next David Attenborough?
We work with NHNZ, the world’s second largest producer of documentaries. Creative NonFiction Writing The written word still rules, it might be on an iPad rather than vellum, but it’s alive and well. Popularizing Science Science is everywhere, so you need to be too. Science Communication Group. We offer two postgraduate taught courses named MSc Science Communication and MSc Science Media Production. These provide a balanced technical and theoretical training for science graduates and scientists aiming to become journalists, broadcast producers, museum professionals, or press and public relations officers. Our courses are highly relevant to those seeking careers in public engagement or science policy. Graduates of our programmes are very successful in finding jobs in the competitive world of science media. We also welcome enquires from those interested in undertaking a doctoral research in science communication studies. A message to potential applicants from Dr Stephen Webster, Director of the Science Communication Unit If you would like to talk informally about our MSc courses and/or PhD study, please contact our administrator Liam Watson at +44 (0) 20 7594 8753 or liam.watson@imperial.ac.uk Science Communication Blog Science Communication Forum.