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Thank you for your interest in the fisheries program at Mansfield University. You are considering a challenging and rewarding career. For over 25 years Mansfield has been the premier institution in the country for undergraduate training in fisheries science and aquaculture. Our graduates form a network of fisheries professionals that spans the nation. Unique features of our program include required internship, independent research and summer field courses, ten different fisheries courses, and a degree that meets the requirements for professional certification by the American Fisheries Society. I hope you enjoy exploring this website. It has links to the MU Admissions page so you can apply online and learn about costs and financial aid. The links the American Fisheries Society provide information on fisheries education, careers in fisheries, professional certification, current employment opportunities and more.

If you think fisheries at Mansfield University might be the right educational choice for you, please contact me personally at rsoderbe@mnsfld.edu, 570-662-4539, or by mail at Fisheries Program, Grant Science Center, Mansfield University, Mansfield, PA 16933.

Dr. Richard W. Soderberg