College Earth and Mineral Sciences
Penn State University-University Park Campus
State College, Pennsylvania

is one of the many colleges that is a part of the Penn State University system. The College of Earth and Mineral Sciences offers a variety of programs in the earth and mineral science fields.

Some of the undergraduate programs offered at the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences include environmental systems engineering, petroleum and gas engineering, industrial health and safety and more. Graduate programs are also offered at PSU's College of Earth and Mineral Sciences. Some graduate degree programs offered include the energy and mineral engineering program, the energy business and finance program, the petroleum and natural gas engineering program and more.

Penn State University - College of Earth and Mineral Sciences is located on the University Park campus, which is located in State College in Pennsylvania. The College of Earth and Mineral Sciences offers numerous facilities that students can take advantage of. Among them are the Earth and Sciences Museum and Art Gallery, the Surface Mining Laboratory, the Industrial Health and Safety Laboratory and many others. Students also have access to the many University Park Campus libraries as well as university library resources. Penn State University offers more than four million volumes, numerous database collections and many other resources accessible to students.

Students can also take advantage of a wide array of student activities and organizations at Penn State University-University Park. Some of the University Park student clubs and organizations include the Finance Club, the Engineering Graduate Student Council, the Geological Sciences Club, the Archery club and many others. PSU College of Earth and Mineral Sciences students can also take advantage of off campus activities in and around the city of State College. State College offers cultural, historical and recreational activities alike. Students can enjoy a variety of ethnic restaurants, scenic landscapes, museums and more.

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Penn State University offers numerous forms of financial aid including scholarships, grants, work-study and more.

Penn State University is nationally recognized among the "top 50 public national universities," by U.S. News & World Report's "Best Colleges of 2008."

Kiplinger's personal finance magazine rates Penn State University among the "top 100 best value public colleges, value for in state."

PSU's University Park campus does offer on campus housing options for students.

College of Earth and Mineral Sciences students have access to a variety of study abroad options in countries such as France, Germany and more.

College of Earth and Mineral Sciences students have the opportunity to gain hands-on, practical experience in their fields through internships.
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