Clemson University

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Phone: 1-864-656-3523
Fax: 1-864-656-3443
 

Description:
Courses of study are tailored to match the professional goals of each student. A dissertation based on original research is required for the PhD, and a thesis option is available for students in the MS program interested in research-related careers. A non-thesis option for the MS degree is also available for students planning a career in landscape design, extension, consulting, or other fields not related to research.

Accreditation Description:
Clemson is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as Doctoral/Research University-Extensive, a category comprising less than 4 percent of all universities in America and is fully accredited by SACS.
Degree(s):
M.S.-Plant and Environmental Sciences
Ph.D.-Plant and Environmental Sciences
 

Research Areas:
Biological sciences/botany; crop science; genetics; horticulture; plant pathology; plant physiology; soil science

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Phone: 1-864-656-3012
Fax: 1-864-656-5776
 

Description:
The Ph.D. in Applied Economics program at Clemson University is solidly based on economic theory and quantitative methods. Our students will develop and demonstrate the ability to define and solve real-world problems. Students' coursework and research may be focused on one of several areas of concentration. The M.S. is offered as a thesis option for those planning on further education or careers requiring research skills, or as a non thesis option for those wanting a practical training in economics and business and a specific emphasis area.

Degree(s):
M.S.-Applied Economics and Statistics
 

Research Areas:
Agricultural Production Economics;
Agricultural Marketing Economics;
Natural Resource and Environmental Economics;
Regional and Development Economics;
Applied Statistics;
International Development;
International Trade;
Financial and Monetary Economics;
Labor Economics;
Industrial Organization;
Public Sector Economics;
Law and Economics

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Phone: 1-864-656-0378

Description:
The Biosystems Engineering Program at Clemson University is jointly administered by the College of Agriculture, Forestry, and Life Sciences and the College of Engineering and Science through the Agricultural and Biological Engineering Department. Research emphasis areas consist of natural resources and environment, bioprocessing/applied biotechnology, and agricultural engineering.

Accreditation Description:
Clemson is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as Doctoral/Research University-Extensive, a category comprising less than 4 percent of all universities in America and is fully accredited by SACS.
Degree(s):
M.Engr.-Biosystems Engineering;
M.S.-Biosystems Engineering;
Ph.D.-Biosystems Engineering
 

Research Areas:
utilization of food by-products into nutraceuticals and pharmaceuticals;
supercritical fluid extraction of nutraceutical and pharmaceutical compounds;
bioreactor systems for bioconversion of agricultural by-products;
microbial growth, decay, and product formation kinetics;
and mathematical models of bioreactor;
liquid/solid separation techniques;
biological treatment;
beneficial use of nutrients in organic waste;
spent scrubber as soil additives;
controlled eutrophication systems;
treatment/remediation of wastewater associated with aquaculture systems;
bioretention cell development for stormwater quality/quantity control;
best management practices for erosion and stormwater control;
hydrologic modeling;
groundwater pollution;
soil salination;
removal of nutrient-rich water;
biosystems for energy production;
nutrient recycling and biomass production;
biogeochemical impacts of changing land use on watersheds;
natural attenuation of nonpoint source pollutants in biogeochemical systems;
and fate, transport, and bioavailability of toxic heavy metals in urban watersheds;
precision agriculture technology;
variable depth tillage;
instrumentation, control, and sensor development;
irrigation design, scheduling, and forecasting;
modeling bacteria growth;
site-specific pest management;
integrating crop models with GIS;
aquaculture production systems;
animal/plant systems;
farm safety and health;
engineering applications in turf grass;
natural fiber production/development/testing;
and air quality in agricultural facilities

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Phone: 1-864-646-2810

Description:
The environmental toxicology program at Clemson University offers MS and PhD degrees and consists of cutting-edge research, comprehensive plans of study and high-quality interactions among faculty and staff members and students. The research and training focus of the program is concentrated in four areas: fate and effects of materials, agriculture/business environmental interfaces, critical habitats/ecosystems and human/environmental interfaces.

Accreditation Description:
Clemson is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as Doctoral/Research University-Extensive, a category comprising less than 4 percent of all universities in America and is fully accredited by SACS.
Degree(s):
M.S.-Environmental Toxicology
Ph.D.-Environmental Toxicology
 

Research Areas:
Aquatic ecotoxicology; biochemical and molecular toxicology; immunobiology and immunotoxicology; terrestrial ecotoxicology; analytic chemistry; ecological modeling

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Phone: 1-864-656-3834
Fax: 1-864-656-5675
 

Description:
The Master of Agricultural Education is a professional degree designed to enhance human resource skills in agriculture and education. Degree recipients hold positions as agriculture teachers, extension agents, agricultural and environmental agency employees, as well as human resource development specialists in agricultural industry.

Accreditation Description:
Clemson is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as Doctoral/Research University-Extensive, a category comprising less than 4 percent of all universities in America and is fully accredited by SACS.
Degree(s):
M.Ag.Ed.-Agricultural Education
 

Research Areas:
Teacher education; adult and extension education; agricultural communications; youth development; technology transfer