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Graduate Certificate in Sensory and Consumer Science at Pennsylvania State University

Pennsylvania State University, United States

Programme overview

Certificate giving sensory and consumer professionals formal education in psychophysical and biological principles of human behavior, good sensory practice, applied statistics, and links between sensory/consumer science and marketing, product development and business. Offered at University Park and World Campus (online).

Duration: 12 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: University Park, PA, United States

What you will study

Four required 3-credit courses: STAT 500 Applied Statistics, FDSC 403 Sensory Data Collection & Analysis, FDSC 515 Sensometrics, and FDSC 516 Consumer Insights.

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Entry requirements

All individuals wishing to pursue a graduate certificate program, even those already enrolled as a graduate degree student, must apply and be admitted using the Graduate School's online application . Applicants need to demonstrate successful completion of undergraduate level statistics ( STAT 200 or equivalent). The language of instruction at Penn State is English. English proficiency test scores (TOEFL/IELTS) may be required for international applicants. See GCAC-305 Admission Requirements for International Students for more information.

Duration: 12 credits

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