Summary of the
MS Degree Requirements for the Horticulture Program Area

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To satisfy the course requirements for a Masters degree, a student must complete:

A minimum of 30 credit hours from courses numbered 7000 - 9000
15 credit hours (towards the 30 credit hour requirement) must be from courses numbered at the 8000 or 9000 level, and at least 6 must be from formal courses, excluding Problems and other independent study courses.
Only 6 credit hours of research (Plnt S 8090) can count towards the 30 credit hour requirement, although additional hours of research can be taken.

The core requirements for the Masters degree in the Horticulture program are:

Plnt S 8010 Professionalism and Ethics (2 credits)
Participation in the student seminar series

Plnt S 9087 (1 credit)
Plnt S 7087 (2 credits - Must enroll twice)

Plnt S 8090 Thesis Research (1 - 9 credit hours per semester)

The Horticulture program area emphasizes a customized approach towards the course of study. Each student will work with their adviser and graduate committee to develop a course of study best suited to the student's educational and career goals.

During the Fall and Winter semesters, MS students must enroll for 9 credits to be considered a full time student.

Teaching Requirement: Students must complete an approved teaching opportunity or an approved extension program. For more information see "Student Plan for Teaching Experience."

For a more detailed explanation of degree requirements, see the Graduate Student Handbook.

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Summary of the MS Degree Requirements for the Horticulture Program Area

Summary of the
MS Degree Requirements for the Horticulture Program Area