Master of Science [M.S] (Horticulture)
STEM Course
2 years
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
$16,471/Yr
$16,471 /Yr
- Graduate study in horticulture emphasizes the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees.
- The MS requires a minimum of 30 credit hours of graduate work, including at least 21 credit hours in the major field of study and six of which may be research & thesis hours (HORT 7990).
- The student’s plan of study is individually tailored by the student, the major professor and the advisory committee to meet the student’s career goals.
- Program Learning Outcomes:
- Be able to evaluate, integrate, and apply abstract and pragmatic information to identify and develop solutions for problems within their area of study.
- Based on their inquiry, students will use critical analysis to develop and execute research/project plans, that once complete, will add to the body of knowledge within the discipline.
- Students will effectively communicate research plans and results to broad audiences in written formats including their research paper, thesis or dissertation as well as publications for peer-reviewed journals and possibly extension publication, poster presentations, or grant proposals.
- Students will be expected to clearly communicate their plans and results to broad audiences in oral formats including departmental seminars as well as oral sessions in state, regional, and or national conferences.
- Effectively facilitate at least a portion of an undergraduate course or lab. This requires the student to articulate knowledge of subject through verbal and or written communication skills and to develop classroom management skills.
- A thesis based on research by the student is required. Students in the MS program in Horticulture who are on departmental funding cannot change to the Master of Agriculture program.
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Important Dates
Applicant should submit all required materials at least 90 days before the first day of class of the semester in which the student wishes to begin graduate study.
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
---|---|
Tuition Fees | $16471 (USD 16471) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
---|---|
Room and Board(On Campus/Off Campus) | $7499 (USD 7499) |
Miscellaneous expenses | $3614 (USD 3614) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
---|---|
2021 | $31986 (USD 31986) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- For the MS program, students must have a bachelor’s degree in horticulture or a related area from an accredited university and meet specific departmental academic standards.
- Applicants from related areas will be required to correct any undergraduate course deficiencies.
Indian Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Students must complete a 4-year undergraduate degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
- Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.
Career and Placement after Course
Graduates are prepared for careers in:
- teaching,
- research,
- business,
- public horticulture or
- Cooperative Extension.
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Young Women in Public Affairs Award | Scholarship per student$ 4,000/Yr$4,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
BeArt Presets-Academic Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,000/Yr$2,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Young Professionals Program | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
Prodigy Finance-GyanDhan Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,500/Yr$2,500 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
VueVille Future Technology Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Aga khan Foundation Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based |
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