Master of Science (M.S.), Master of Agriculture (M.Ag.)
Students
with an undergraduate background in biology or related sciences,
an interest in entomology, and acceptable undergraduate grades
and scores on the Graduate Record Examination, are invited
to consider this curriculum. The M.S. program prepares students
for jobs requiring specialized entomological training, or
for continuation in a doctoral program. Coursework includes
a minimum of 30 semester hours beyond the bachelor's degree,
at least 21 semester hours of which must be taken in entomology,
the remaining 9 hours in related areas as determined by the
student's Advisory Committee. For the M.S. degree, research
skills are developed through thesis research under the direction
and approval of a departmental advisory committee. The Master
of Agriculture (M.Ag) is a non-thesis option for students
who do not wish to enter a doctoral program. The Master of
Agriculture degree requires at least 32 semester hours of
course work, 21 of which must be in the specific discipline,
with the remainder of credit hours taken from other, related
areas as determined by the student's Advisory Committee.
The
M.Ag. (non-thesis) and M.S. programs in Plant Pathology provide
training in the recognition and management of diseases of
plants, and on pathogen biology, as preparation for a career
in plant-related industries or advanced studies. Candidates
for these programs should have an undergraduate background
in botany, microbiology, horticulture, agronomy, or a related
discipline, and acceptable undergraduate grades and scores
on the Graduate Record Examination. Coursework includes a
minimum of 30 semester hours beyond the bachelor's degree,
at least 21 semester hours of which must be taken in plant
pathology, the remaining 9 hours in related areas as determined
by the student's Advisory Committee. For the M.S. degree,
research skills are developed through thesis research under
the direction and approval of a departmental advisory committee.
The Master of Agriculture (M.Ag) is a non-thesis option for
students who do not wish to enter a doctoral program. The
Master of Agriculture degree requires at least 32 semester
hours of course work, 21 of which must be in the specific
discipline, with the remainder of credit hours taken from
other, related areas as determined by the student's Advisory
Committee.
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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)
Admission
to this advanced degree program is based upon both prior scholastic
achievements (including coursework, and scores on the Graduate
Record Examination and Advanced Test in Biology), and demonstrated
aptitude for independent, original biological research. The
program requires 60 credit hours of course work beyond the
B.S. and 10 or more additional hours of research that result
in an original research dissertation. The Ph.D. is a requirement
for most research and/or teaching positions in academia, government
and industry.
Admission
to this advanced degree program is based upon both prior scholastic
achievements (including coursework, and scores on the Graduate
Record Examination and Advanced Test in Biology), and demonstrated
aptitude for independent, original biological research. The
program requires 60 semester credit hours of course work beyond
the B.S. Degree, including 12 or more hours of research that
result in an original research dissertation. The Ph.D. is
a requirement for most research and/or teaching positions
in academia, government and industry.
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Undergraduate Minor
Students electing to minor
in entomology will complete 15 semester hours of course work
in entomology, including the required General Entomology, ENTM
3040. Successful completion of a minor opens the door to many
job opportunities. A firm foundation is also provided for those
who wish to pursue an advanced degree in entomology or in many
of the biological or agricultural sciences.
The minor in plant pathology
provides training in the recognition and management of diseases
of plants, and on pathogen biology. Students should declare
their interest in a minor in plant pathology before completing
90 semester hours of course work. A faculty advisor in the
Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology will be assigned
to the student. The minor in plant pathology is comprised
of 15 semester hours in course work from the list available
in the departmental offices. General Plant Pathology, PLPA
3000, is required for the minor.
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