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What degrees do we offer?
Master's Degree (M.S.) in Plant Pathology
Applicants applying for a graduate program in plant pathology who have earned a bachelor's degree will be considered for the M.S. program. The M.S. program in plant pathology includes 30 credit hours (minimum), with 21 credit hours (minimum) of graded course work, 15 of which must be at the 500-level. The program includes 2 credit hours of Seminar (Pl P 515). A thesis based on original research and oral defense of thesis are required for the M.S. in plant pathology.
Doctoral Degree (Ph.D) in Plant Pathology
Applicants admitted to the doctoral program in plant pathology must have an M.S. degree. The period of study for the PhD is at least 3 years beyond the M.S. The PhD program in plant pathology includes 72 credit hours (minimum), of which 34 hours are in graded course work, 25 of which must be at the 500-level. Only ½ of the graded coursework is transferable from another university. A minimum of 14 credit hours of Plant Pathology coursework is required (see list of courses), plus a minimum of 2 credit hours of Seminar (Pl P 515). Successful completion of an oral preliminary examination is required. A dissertation based on original research, and oral defense, are required for the PhD in plant pathology.
What do we look for in a potential graduate student?
We look for motivated, enthusiastic scholars eager to expand their knowledge and apply what they learn to solve problems in a diverse group of agricultural commodities.
What can we offer you?
• Applied research (real world problems).
• Basic research (on-going lab research to further basic knowledge in a particular crop area)
experiences in an interdisciplinary environment.
• Crop Diversity - Washington state is ranked second in the U.S. for the number of crops
grown. Ours is the only Plant Pathology Graduate Program in the State of Washington.
• Facilities - We provide you with the opportunity to specialize in advanced studies for the areas we research in state-of-the art laboratories in the newly completed Orville Vogel Plant BioSciences Building on the Pullman campus. This is the first of 5 bioscience buildings WSU plans to build. Our research in Plant Pathology is also carried out in many locations throughout Washington State.
Johnson
Hall 329 (office) &
328 (lab)
Tel.: (509)335-3733
Fax: (509)335-9581
E-mail: carris@mail.wsu.edu
Teaching:
General Mycology PlP 421/521-offered every fall semester (PLP521 Online)
Advanced Fungal Biology PlP 526 -offered alternate spring semesters
Molds, Mildews and Mushrooms: The Fifth Kingdom PlP150 -offered every spring semester
Other Teaching Activities:
"Hunting Fall Mushrooms," Community Enrichment Program, University of Idaho
Mushroom forays for Palouse Mycological Association.
Professional Activities:
Liaison, WSU Association for Faculty Women (2005-present)
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