Approaches include disease management, epidemiology, molecular biology and host-parasite interactions. Focus areas are bacteriology, mycology, nematology, virology, soil-borne pathogens and mechanisms of pathogenesis. The general application procedures of the Graduate School noted at the beginning of this section are followed. Normally domestic, but not international, applicants are required to submit GRE results. A detailed statement of applicant interests and goals in plant pathology is most useful to the admissions committee.
Students serve as a teaching assistant for one course.
A diagnostic examination prior to enrollment is used as a guide to course selection and to measure competency in the M.S. courses listed above. In addition, students take PP 809 Colloquium, PP 801 Seminar and two advanced courses. Students serve as a teaching assistant for two courses. A limited number of one-half time assistantships are available on a competitive basis. Applicants are considered for assistantship support at time of application.