Program Overview

Master of Science in Bioagricultural Sciences, Plan A, Plant Pathology Specialization

The Master of Science in Bioagricultural Sciences, Plan A, Plant Pathology Specialization is a graduate program that requires 30-32 credits beyond the undergraduate degree. Course selection depends on each student's focus within Bioagricultural Sciences and must be approved by the student's graduate committee.

Program Requirements

• The M.S. degree requires 30-32 credits beyond the undergraduate degree.
• Course selection depends on each student's focus within Bioagricultural Sciences and must be approved by the student's graduate committee.
• Students interested in graduate work should refer to the Graduate and Professional Bulletin.

Summary of Procedures for the Master's and Doctoral Degrees

The following steps outline the procedures for the Master's and Doctoral degrees:

1. Application for admission (online) - Six months before first registration
2. Diagnostic examination when required - Before first registration
3. Appointment of advisor - Before first registration
4. Selection of graduate committee - Before the time of fourth regular semester registration
5. Filing of program of study (GS Form 6) - Before the time of fourth regular semester registration
6. Preliminary examination (Ph.D. and PD) - Two terms prior to final examination
7. Report of preliminary examination (GS Form 16) - (Ph.D. and PD) - Within two working days after results are known
8. Changes in committee (GS Form 9A) - When change is made
9. Application for Graduation (GS Form 25) - Refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School Website
10. Reapplication for Graduation (online) - Failure to graduate requires Reapplication for Graduation (online) for the next time term for which you are applying
11. Submit thesis or dissertation to committee - At least two weeks prior to the examination or at the discretion of the graduate committee
12. Final examination - Refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School Website
13. Report of final examination (GS Form 24) - Within two working days after results are known; refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School website
14. Submit a signed Thesis/Dissertation Submission Form (GS Form 30) to the Graduate School and Submit the Survey of Earned Doctorates (Ph.D. only) prior to submitting the electronic thesis/dissertation - Refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School website
15. Submit the thesis/dissertation electronically - Refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School website
16. Graduation - Ceremony information is available from the Graduate School website

Additional Information

For more information, please refer to the Graduate and Professional Bulletin. The bulletin provides detailed information on graduate study, including requirements for all graduate degrees, evaluation of graduate students, and graduate school appeals procedures. It also includes information on master's degrees, dual and joint master's degrees, doctoral degrees, graduate certificates, and graduate specializations. Additionally, the bulletin provides information on graduate thesis and dissertation, graduation procedures, and inter-university graduate programs.