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
National Extension award goes to WSU viticulture specialist
Michelle Moyer will receive the Excellence in Extension Award from the American Phytopathological Society during its annual conference.
Distinguished USDA, WSU scientist honored with lifetime achievement award
Tim Paulitz recently received a lifetime achievement award from the American Phytopathological Society’s Pacific Division.
Events & Seminars
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