Graduate School

Oregon State University's Department of Animal and Rangeland Sciences offers a Master of Science (M.S.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Animal Science.

Graduate students in the animal sciences program work on advancing scientific knowledge and fundamental understanding of areas such as reproductive biology and...

The Department of Botany and Plant Pathology offers graduate programs leading to M.S., and Ph.D. degrees that prepare students for a variety of future employment opportunities. Our graduates are employed in both the public and private sector by local, state, national or international employers.

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If you're an intellectually curious, motivated student looking to explore all facets of insect biology, consider studying Entomology at Oregon State. 

Currently, students must be admitted in either the graduate program in crop science or the graduate program in horticulture, then elect the entomology option.

The Entomology Program is an interdisciplinary program involving many...

This 18-credit graduate credential will help prepare you to link scientists, decision-makers, and stakeholders when managing recreational and commercial fisheries and fish habitat and contribute towards the general conservation of aquatic resources.  Through quality courses, you can practice skills in biology, economy, law and social science as you deal with issues across a wide range of...

The Department of Food Science and Technology offers graduate programs leading toward the Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. A variety of research specializations are available covering the chemical, physical, microbiological, and sensory properties of foods.

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The Leading and Creating Change graduate certificate prepares you to create positive change and make an impact in your profession and communities. You will learn how to develop your ability to work effectively in leading teams, understand and support the perspectives of others, manage conflict, engage in difficult conversations, think strategically as you create new initiatives, and coach,...

Oregon State University's Department of Animal and Rangeland Sciences offers a Master of Science (M.S.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Rangeland Ecology and Management.

The department is accredited by the Society for Range Management who is recognized throughout the country as one of the leading institutions of...

The programs in Department of Environmental and Molecular Toxicology provides comprehensive coursework and training to prepare prospective toxicologist and environmental health scientists for careers in academia, government, and industry. The environmental...

Graduate students interested in the Business Administration minor should contact Graduate Business Programs, College of Business, Austin Hall 326, OSU, Corvallis, OR 97331-2603 or email [email protected]
 
Only non-College of Business graduate students are eligible.

The 21-credit Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics is designed to provide advanced coursework and experiential learning opportunities to students interested in careers that involve the application of statistical modeling, data warehousing, data mining, programming, forecasting and operations research techniques to the analysis of problems of business organization and performance.

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Geography is the study of human use and interaction with the Earth and the analysis of spatial and temporal processes in natural and human systems. Geospatial science applies spatial thinking and computational methods to address geographic problems. Geographers combine field, laboratory, and computational work to analyze, interpret and resolve geographic problems in three main topic areas:...

The management of our marine resources encompass both biophysical and human dimensions. Marine management professionals need to understand these dimensions, utilizing both physical and social sciences to tackle challenging issues, and effectively communicate best management practices to scientists, decision makers, and stakeholders.

The Marine Resource Management graduate certificate...

Ocean, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences is an interdisciplinary graduate major that first introduces students to the elements of the Earth system and the processes of mass and energy flow among them through a set of core courses. Students then pursue focused graduate course work and research in the following concentration areas, directed by their program committee.

Atmospheric...

The graduate certificate in Water Conflict Management and Transformation is an 18-credit interdisciplinary program. It is designed to provide graduate students, non-degree students, water professionals and decision-makers with the required specialized resources and skills to address the water demands and challenges of the 21st Century, in Oregon, across the United States and...

Bioengineering is an interdisciplinary field that applies engineering principles and quantitative methods to the advancement of knowledge at the molecular, cellular, tissue, organ, and system levels, and to the development of new biologicals, materials, devices, and processes.

Oregon State University and the University of Oregon have partnered to offer joint Master of Science and Doctor...

The School of Chemical, Biological and Environmental Engineering offers the following degrees in chemical engineering

• Master of Science (M.S.)
• Master of Engineering (Coursework Only) (MEng)
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Students can choose from among the following areas of concentration:

• Biochemical Reactors
• Biotechnology
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The School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Oregon State University provides a comprehensive, state-of-the-art education that prepares our students to be successful in engineering practice, advanced studies and research.

The computer science master's program provides advanced instruction beyond the undergraduate degree. It prepares students for careers in which a higher...

Graduate studies in Environmental Engineering at Oregon State University emphasize the understanding of fundamental scientific and engineering principles to manage and solve environmental problems in natural and engineering systems. The instructional program is designed to develop strong analytical, design, and management capabilities in the application of biological, chemical and physical...

The discipline of materials science is inherently interdisciplinary, involving fundamental aspects of chemistry, physics, biology, geoscience, agricultural science, mathematics, and engineering.

Reflecting this character, the materials science program at Oregon State University, initiated in the 1980s, is spread over nine different departments spanning three colleges. This allows...

The School of Nuclear Science and Engineering offers graduate work leading toward the Master of Engineering, Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Nuclear Engineering.

The nuclear engineering graduate degree is designed to prepare students for careers involved with the many beneficial applications of nuclear energy, radiation, and radioactive materials. Nuclear...

The Sustainable Forest Management  graduate program emphasizes the conservation of forest-dominated landscapes to meet a defined set of ecological, economic and social criteria over long time frames. The program follows the sustainable principles outlined by the Montreal Process Criteria and Indicators. These principles have been adopted by the state of Oregon.

This...

The OSU Master of Athletic Training program prepares you to work in a multitude of environments within the diverse and expanding field of athletic training.

As a health care professional, athletic trainers care for and rehabilitate their patients in universities, schools, corporations, professional sports teams and more.

This program participates in the...

The prevention of musculoskeletal injuries and the application of ergonomic principles is paramount in public health, business and engineering. The Graduate Minor in Ergonomics is for masters and doctoral-level students who seek additional formal training and mentoring in ergonomic practice.

Students pursuing a Minor in Ergonomics must include at least one...

Human development and family studies offers graduate work leading to a doctor of philosophy degree. Graduate programs take a multidisciplinary approach, preparing students for college and university teaching and research, as well as development, administration, and evaluation of programs serving individuals and families across the lifespan.

Our research is interdisciplinary with...

The Master of Adapted Physical Education program is a professional degree graduate program which includes graduate courses as well as extensive practical experiences in public school physical education. The program is 14-months and begins every year in June.

Successful completion of the program earns:

• A Master of Adapted Physical Education Degree
• Recommendation...

The graduate certificate in public health online program at Oregon State University is designed for public health practitioners and others seeking professional development and continuing education within the field of public health. The program focuses on the five core areas of public health: epidemiology, biostatistics, health promotion and behavior, environmental and occupational health, and...

The School of Language, Culture, and Society offers graduate work leading to a master's or Ph.D. in Applied Anthropology. The school also offers graduate work leading to a master of arts in interdisciplinary studies and participates as a minor field in other advanced degree programs.

This program is geared toward...

The School of Visual, Performing or Design Arts offers graduate work leading to the Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (MAIS) and toward minors in other advanced degree programs. Emphasis may be in Fine Arts, Art History, or Photography. These fields offer sufficient depth to provide a strong minor.

Our M.A./M.S. in communication matches the discipline's best traditions with cutting-edge approaches to technology and culture. We stress theoretical and methodological diversity, allowing students to explore qualitative, quantitative, and critical approaches to communication research. Students can specialize in areas like environmental communication, health communication, intercultural...

In the School of Writing, Literature, and Film we pride ourselves on providing vibrant and forward-looking learning environments for the study of textual disciplines and complex literacies.

We offer full funding to all of our graduate students through graduate teaching assistantships, grants, and fellowships. Graduate students also have opportunities for internships in a wide variety of...

Graduate work in the School of Language, Culture, and Society may serve as a field of study for the Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies degree or as a minor in other advanced degree programs. The program offers an interdisciplinary exploration of the critical areas of race, class, ethnicity, and gender in American life, as well as focused study of the four major ethnic minority groups...

The History & Philosophy of Science graduate program provides professional training in the interdisciplinary subject of history of science. The program connects the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences by studying and interpreting the development of the sciences within particular historical settings and analyzing the changing roles of the sciences within modern cultures....

The School of History, Philosophy, and Religion is committed to teaching students the skills and knowledge they need to reason cogently and decide wisely about difficult issues they will confront as citizens and professionals. The school offers graduate work leading to the Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies degree with specialization in applied ethics and in other areas of philosophy...

The School of Psychological Science offers a Ph.D. in Psychology. Students earn an M.S. as a milestone on the way to the Ph.D., but the M.S. is not offered as a terminal degree. All applicants apply and are admitted to the Ph.D. program.

Most questions about the program are answered at the...

The Graduate Certificate in Public Policy Analysis is an 18-credit multi-disciplinary program offered both on campus and online through OSU Extended Campus by the School of Public Policy.

Rooted in sociology, economics, political science, and public policy, students will gain valuable interdisciplinary insights into complex challenges involving policy decisions.

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Students should follow the guidelines within their major academic program in declaring a minor. Minimum number of credits for Sociology is 15 or higher if required by major. All students interested in declaring sociology as a graduate minor must contact the Graduate Advisor in the program prior to doing so. 

Ph.D. students pursuing a minor in sociology must take both a...

This graduate program is designed to take advantage of the previous experience of the incoming student. Research is undertaken with a faculty member of the student's choosing. Each student determines his or her course program with the assistance of a faculty advisor and committee. A coursework distribution augments technical skills, and it provides a broad, yet firm, background in advanced...

The Department of Mathematics offers graduate programs leading to the M.A., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Mathematics with research emphasis possible in a variety of areas within pure and applied mathematics and in mathematics education. There are active faculty research groups in algebra and number theory, analysis, applied mathematics, geometry and topology, mathematical biology, mathematics...

The Department of Physics offers courses and research experience leading to the master of arts, master of science, and doctor of philosophy degrees. Advanced-degree candidates may pursue thesis research in experimental, computational, or theoretical condensed matter physics, optical physics, biophysics, high energy physics, astrophysics, and physics education research. Special programs are...

The 18-credit Graduate Certificate in College and University Teaching is designed to provide advanced coursework and experiential learning opportunities to students who plan to pursue careers in teaching in higher education settings or who plan to pursue careers in other fields that may require similar facilitation skills. Students completing the Graduate Certificate in...

The MAIS is a degree program that provides an opportunity for motivated students to bring together three disciplines in a course of study that leads to an integration of all three fields. The purpose of integrating the three fields is to provide a new, more holistic insight into an issue, question, or problem in which the student has a passion or interest. The culminating experience for the...

Students enrolled in this program will be broadly trained to undertake careers in managing water resources and in guiding or making water resource policy decisions. Graduates will be trained in public administration, policy theory, and will have practical experience in the professional arena, either through internships conducted as part of the degree program or (in some cases) through previous...