Tropical Plant Pathology, PhD

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Intended candidates for the PhD program should have earned the MS degree in plant pathology or equivalent from a recognized institution. Those with a BS or BA may petition for admittance into the PhD program only after enrolling in the MS program.

Employment options for PhD graduates are in teaching, research, and extension at universities and in research, consulting or management with private industries and government agencies.

Requirements

No minimum course requirement. A candidate’s committee develops a course plan together with the student.

PEPS 660 - Seminar in Plant Pathology Credits: 1 — 1 credit hour each semester except when enrolled in PEPS 799 .
PEPS 799 - Proposal/Defense Seminar Credits: 1 (2 credits) (CR/NC)
Comprehensive and final defense examinations.
PEPS 800 - Dissertation Research Credits: V during semester of graduation.
Submission of acceptable dissertation.