Graduate School

Crop Science

Crop and Soil Sciences (Crop Science)

 http://www.css.wsu.edu/graduate_studies/crops.htm

(see also Soil Science)

Degrees offered
M.S., Ph.D.
Faculty working with students
44 (30 WSU, 14 USDA adjunct)
Students
39
Students receiving assistantships or scholarships
100%
Priority deadline
Fall - January 10
  Spring - July 1
Test required
TOEFL or IELTS (international students only)

 

Admission Requirements

Undergraduates who anticipate pursuinggraduate study in Crop Science  at WSU are advised to obtain a background in natural sciences including botany, genetics, chemistry, mathematics, statistics, and plant and soil sciences. In addition to the Graduate School admission requirements, the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences requires a personal statement of the applicant’s educational goals and professional expectations. New students are accepted on a competitive basis.  Acceptance is dependent upon the applicants’ qualifications, and availability of research support funding.

Program Description

The program offers world-class graduate programs that focus in a broad spectrum of basic and applied sciences. Crop science students may specialize in:

  • crop genetics and breeding,
  • turf management,
  • crop and weed ecology/management,
  • cereal chemistry,
  • precision agriculture,
  • sustainable agriculture,
  • and organic farming.

 

Our goal is to train tomorrow’s leaders, scientists, and educators who will be capable of making valuable contributions in their chosen field or endeavor. To achieve this goal, CSS offers students opportunities to develop in-depth knowledge in their chosen field, to develop critical thinking skills, and to conduct original, cutting-edge research in laboratory and field settings.

Students are also provided teaching opportunities in the classroom and in outreach and extension programs. At the same time, students have the opportunity to develop a breadth of knowledge across the varied crop science disciplines and related disciplines (i.e. molecular genetics, plant pathology, bio-chemistry) beyond by interacting with colleagues and faculty working in research areas outside of their own.

Department of Crop and Soil Sciences

Contact Information
Dr. Ian Burke or Dr. Kim Garland
Campbell
c/o Debra Marsh
Washington State University
Crop and Soil Sciences
PO Box 646420
Pullman, WA 99164-6420
Telephone: 509-335-2615
Fax: 509-335-8674
E-mail: marshdj@wsu.edu

 

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