Dr. Ross Pifer

Professor

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Biography

Professor Ross Pifer’s research focuses on the interface between shale gas development and agricultural and residential development. He has served as an attorney in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Office of General Counsel and has advised military personnel commands in the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Great Britain, and Germany while on active duty in the U.S. Army JAG Corps at the Netherlands Law Center. He has presented extensively throughout Pennsylvania, and nationally and internationally on the topics of shale gas and agricultural law to audiences composed of judges, attorneys, legislators, government officials, landowners, and the general public.

Research Interests

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
Application Checklist
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  • Statement of Purpose
  • Writing Sample
  • Official Transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE scores are highly recommended but not strictly required for Applied Linguistics.