However, a student must be enrolled in CSS 507 during the quarter they present the paper at the national meeting and obtain permission from their major professor prior to the meeting to qualify as a seminar requirement. Poster presentations cannot count towards fulfilling this requirement. For Ph.D. the final seminar should be given at least six months before thesis defense. In addition, a Ph.D. student will also give an advertised seminar in conjuction with their thesis defense. E. Teaching Experience Teaching experience is also considered an important part of the graduate program in Soil Science.
Many students go to positions that require teaching.
The major professor will arrange for those M.S. and Ph.D. students who have not had previous teaching experience to assist in at least one course. Previous teaching experience will be evaluated by the student's graduate committee. The minimum requirement for teaching experience is 8 to 10 hours per week for one term, including preparation time, time in the classroom and counseling with students. Participation in teaching is under the supervision of the instructor for the course. The graduate student provides ideas and develops a program within assigned responsibilities.