Graduate Programs
In the Division of Plant and Soil Sciences, graduate students are offered seven master’s degrees and two doctoral programs.
Master of Science
Agronomy
A master’s in Agronomy has a Crop Science option that emphasizes the physiology, production and quality of forage crops.Learn More >>>
Entomology
This master’s focuses on the scientific study of insect species, populations, community & ecosystem in respect to their morphology, ecology, behavior, physiology, ecology, taxonomy, & environmental & economic impacts.Learn More >>>
Genetics & Developmental Biology
The program’s objective is to give students an increased level of understanding in modern methodologies employed in developmental biology & genetics to prepare graduates for a career in teaching &/or research.Learn More >>>
Horticulture
A Master of Science Degree in Horticulture allows students to explore horticultural issues and problems in detail through advanced course work and research.Learn More >>>
Applied and Environmental Microbiology
The M.S. program in Applied and Environmental Microbiology provides advanced study in such areas as microbial ecology, soil microbiology, and the public health aspects of water and food microbiology.Learn More >>>
Plant Pathology
Students pursuing this degree engage in education & research in diseases of forest, fruit, vegetable & field crops, as well as emphases in fungal genetics, disease ecology & epidemiology, mycotoxins, disease physiology, mycorrhizal relationships, & chemical, biological & cultural controls.Learn More >>>
Soil Science
The Soil Science option of the master’s in Agronomy emphasizes the characteristics and management of soils for growing plants, treating wastewater and reclaiming mined lands and other drastically disturbed sites.Learn More >>>
Doctor of Philosophy
Agricultural Sciences
The Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources, & Design offers graduate studies leading to the degree of doctor of philosophy in agricultural sciences. The doctoral program offers two majors: animal & food sciences, and plant & soil sciences.Learn More >>>
