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Plant Stress Biology

Summary of the
MS Degree Requirements for the
Plant Stress Biology 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.
  • 15 credit hours (towards the 30 credit hour requirement) must be from courses numbered at the 8000 or 9000 level. A maximum of 12 of these credit hours can be satisfied by research (Plnt S 8090).
  • 12 credit hours (towards the 30 credit hour requirement) can be satisfied by research (Plnt S 8090), readings (Plnt S 7965 or 7970) and problems courses.

The core requirements for the Masters degree in Plant Stress Biology program are:

  • Two Entry Level courses (to be completed in the first year).
  • Choose one course from: Choose one course from:
  • Plnt S 8010 Professionalism and Ethics (2 credits)
  • Plnt S 8530 Research with Plant Stress Agents (3 credits)
  • Participation in the student seminar series
  • Plnt S 8090 Thesis Research (1 - 10 credits per semester)
  • Elective Courses to fulfill the 30 credit hour minimum. Selections include:
  • Additional Entry Level courses:

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 a graduate teaching experience for one semester or participate in an extension program approved by the Director of Graduate Studies. Students can fulfill the teaching experience by assisting in courses outside of the DPS as well as in undergraduate and graduate level DPS courses. For more information see "Student Plan for Teaching Experience."

Students with a strong interest in teaching may be interested in pursuing a minor in College Teaching. Details for this program can be found at: http://gradschool.missouri.edu/programs/minor-college-teaching/degree-requirements/

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