Master of Science in Agriculture – Plant Health Management

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Program Link:
http://msag.wsu.edu/
Program Handbook:
https://msag.wsu.edu/msag-handbook/
Student Learning Outcomes:
https://msag.wsu.edu/mission-and-objectives/
Total Graduate Faculty in Program:
13
Graduate Students in Program:
23
Priority Deadlines:

  • Fall – June 1
  • Spring – October 1
  • Summer – March 1

Campus:

  • Global Campus (online)

International Student English Proficiency Exams

International students may need to surpass the Graduate School’s minimum English language proficiency exam scores for this program. If the graduate program has unique score requirements, they will be detailed below. Otherwise, please refer to the Graduate School’s minimum score guidelines.

Degree Description:

WSU’s Master of Science in Agriculture degree, Plant Health Management option combines WSU’s world-renowned plant science graduate programs with business course in organizational management. The result is a high-quality MS degree to help advance your career. You will be qualified to manage commercial-scale agricultural or horticultural operations and address problems with plant pathogens, insects, and weeds, as well as environmental factors that affect plant health. You will be equipped to serve in decision-making roles and have essential skills for maximizing plant health using modern, scientifically sound methods. A thesis is optional. Students can instead choose between a capstone project, or an internship with an employer or industry partner. Regional students have a unique opportunity to network with allied area employers, and augment their education with face-to-face learning at WSU’s four research and extension centers.

Admission Requirements:

Applicants must meet the minimum admission requirements of the WSU Graduate School. These requirements include a bachelor’s degree with an undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. A Bachelor’s of Science degree in a related area, such as agriculture, plant science, biology, entomology, plant pathology or horticulture is preferred. Without this relevant background, students may be required to complete 6 to 9 semester credits of prerequisite courses at the beginning of their degree program, and these courses may or may not be counted toward the degree program requirements.

Career Placements:

Our alumni occupy positions in business and industry, production and business management, teaching, extension, federal and state government, community colleges, school administration, and as owners of independent businesses.

Faculty:

Faculty members from the following departments can serve on committees for this degree (click the degree to view the faculty lists). For a list of WSU Extension faculty that can serve on committees, contact Lisa Lujan at llujan@wsu.edu.

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