About Us

The mission of the Rural Sociology Graduate Association at Penn State is to advance the graduate program in Rural Sociology by: 

A. Facilitating the involvement of graduate students interested in rural sociology in conferences and similar events 

B. Furthering the academic and professional development of graduate students interested in rural sociology 

C. Developing activities in four areas of specialization: 

  • agriculture and food systems
  • natural resource and environment
  • rural social demography, and
  • community and international development.

Access the full RSGA Constitution.

Leave a Reply