MSc in Plant and Soil Sciences - Agronomy in Mississippi State United States | Mississippi State University

The Department of Plant and Soil Sciences provides graduate programs leading to a Master of Science in Plant and Soil Sciences with Agronomy specializations, as well as a Doctor of Philosophy in Plant and Soil Sciences focusing on Agronomy. The Agronomy graduate program focuses on conducting research to enhance agronomic crop productivity and elevate the quality of food, feed, and textile materials.

Thesis Track - The Master's of Science in Plant and Soil Sciences with an Agronomy specialization is a research-based program. This 30-credit curriculum requires an exit seminar presenting thesis findings, an advanced statistics course, at least 12 credits of 8000-level coursework, and a final thesis defense.

Non-Thesis Track - The Master's of Science in Plant and Soil Sciences with an Agronomy concentration offers a research-focused alternative. This 30-credit program includes an exit seminar, a graduate statistics course, a minimum of 15 credits of 8000-level classes, plus a research paper and comprehensive exam.