Department of Plant Pathology
Degree Options
Master’s Degree (MS) in Plant Pathology
Online Master of Science in Agriculture (MSAG) Plant Health and Management
Doctoral Degree (PhD) in Plant Pathology
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusive Excellence
As part of Washington State University and the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS), the Department of Plant Pathology is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning and working environment for students, staff, faculty, and the communities we serve and in which we operate.
Learn more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Why WSU?
WSU is a really unique place where a group of incredibly diverse people with a wide range of skills and experience are all working together to improve our state’s agricultural systems. If you’re passionate about making a difference in agriculture and meeting the changing and future needs of our farmers, you’ll be in incredibly good company and we would love to have you join us.
Elliott Marston, Graduate Student
Funding opportunities
U.S. citizens who have a GPA of 3.5 or above and meet other qualifying conditions may be eligible for a prestigious ARCS fellowship, which provides $7,500 the first year and $5,000 for two consecutive years (in addition to any research or teaching assistantships received). All eligible applicants will be considered; nominations are limited.
Department News
State-spanning group of CAHNRS faculty earn promotion in 2023
Twenty-one scientists and educators in WSU’s College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences received promotion in tenure or career tracks for 2023. Faculty members advancing their careers work in more than a dozen fields,…
Murray connecting plant, global health as member of National Academies’ Forum on Microbial Threats
Plant pathologist shares expertise to stem the spread of infectious disease