Master of Science in Agronomy - Thesis

To meet the needs of individuals desiring graduate study in Agronomy as preparation for jobs in research oriented and/or technical positions.

A total of at least 30 credits.
A maximum of 6 credits in AGR 6971 Research for Master's Thesis.
A minimum of 12 credits in 5000 level or higher Agronomy courses, exclusive of AGR 6971 Research for Master's Thesis.
A minor is required and includes a minimum of 6 credits in minor discipline.
All courses outside Agronomy must be at 3000 level or higher.
All courses at the 1000 or 2000 level or any other courses not in the major or minor that are required by the supervisory committee should be listed on Form 2 as Foundation and Supporting Work and are not counted towards the 30 credit minimum for graduation.

The supervisory committee should insure that the degree program includes training in appropriate data analyses and word processing software.

After course work is substantially completed and the thesis is in final form, the supervisory committee will give an Oral Final Exam to the student on the thesis, major subjects, minor subjects, and matters of a general nature pertaining to the discipline area of the student. All members of the supervisory committee must be present for the examination and sign the Report on Thesis or Dissertation and/or Final Examination form which is then submitted to the Graduate Coordinator. The Final Exam may not be scheduled earlier than the semester preceding graduation. An announcement of the Final Examination must be submitted to the Graduate Coordinator at least 10 working days prior to the date of the examination.

A minimum of four members, with three selected by the major professor and one appointed by the department. All members of the supervisory committee must be members of the Graduate Faculty and at least two members, including the major professor, must be from the Agronomy Department. There must be one member representing each selected minor field of study.

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