Program Overview

Introduction to the Master of Science in Agriculture Program

The Master of Science in Agriculture program at Washington State University (WSU) is a graduate program offered by the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences. This program is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in agriculture, preparing them for careers in research, education, and industry.

Program Overview

The Master of Science in Agriculture program at WSU is a comprehensive program that covers various aspects of agriculture, including crop and animal sciences, soil science, and agricultural economics. The program is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in the principles of agriculture, as well as the opportunity to specialize in a specific area of interest.

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the Master of Science in Agriculture program, students must meet the following requirements:

• Have a bachelor's degree in agriculture or a related field
• Have a minimum GPA of 3.0
• Submit official transcripts and test scores (if required)
• Provide letters of recommendation and a personal statement

Program Structure

The Master of Science in Agriculture program at WSU is a two-year program that consists of coursework and research. The program is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in the principles of agriculture, as well as the opportunity to specialize in a specific area of interest.

• The first year of the program is dedicated to coursework, during which students take a range of courses in agriculture, including crop and animal sciences, soil science, and agricultural economics.
  • Students also take courses in research methods and statistics, which provide them with the skills and knowledge needed to conduct research in agriculture.
• The second year of the program is dedicated to research, during which students work on a research project under the supervision of a faculty member.
  • Students are expected to conduct original research and produce a thesis that contributes to the field of agriculture.

UI Cooperative Course Registration

The WSU/UI cooperative course agreement allows students at either institution to enroll in designated courses at the other institution. Graduate students may be advised to take a UI cooperative course(s) for their program of study.

• If the student earns a grade of “B” or better in the UI cooperative course, the course credits will be listed on the WSU student’s transcript as transfer credit from the UI cooperative program.
• Cooperative courses taken pass/fail will not transfer.
• UI cooperative course grades are not transferred and grade points are not averaged into the student’s GPA on their WSU transcript.

Registration Process

To register for a UI cooperative course, students must follow these steps:

• Complete the University of Idaho’s Application for Non-Degree Cooperative Program Admission form.
• Send the completed form to the WSU Registrar.
• Receive a letter from the UI Registrar with instructions on how to enroll in the course using Vandal Web.
• Set up a Vandal account, password, and email account.
• Enroll in the course using Vandal Web.

Tuition and Fees

General tuition for both WSU and UI courses will be billed by the home institution (WSU). There will be a $35.00 per credit charge for UI online web courses (special course fee). There may also be special course fees (lab fees, tech fees, etc.) not covered by WSU tuition. These fees will be charged to the UI Vandal account.

Additional Courses

Once admitted to the UI cooperative program and registered for a course, students may continue to enroll for additional COOP courses in future terms by logging on to the UI Vandal Web System. If a student does not register for a course in the same term they are accepted, they will have to reapply for admission.