30 hours

Apply to the UGA Graduate School and include the following: a) 3 Letters of recommendation b) CV c) Statement of Purpose (emphasizing goals, objectives, and research ideas) d) Unofficial transcript (3.0 minimum gpa.) e) Previous coursework and training should reflect preparation for advanced study in crop or soil sciences (e.g. introductory soil or crop science courses, work experience, research experience, publications, presentations, REU participation, or senior thesis.)

f) International students: For students whose primary language is not English, proof of English proficiency is required. Students need to submit official university documents according to the UGA Graduate School requirements. g) Application deadline is April 15 for the following fall, but students with competitive records that could be nominated for Graduate School assistantships should complete applications by January 1.

21 credit hours of face-to-face instruction, approved by advisory committee; 16 hours must be at the 8000-level or above.

CRSS 8100  Communication

Advanced Crop and Soil Science Seminar

1

CRSS 9000  (6 hrs max)

Doctoral Research

1-18

CRSS 9300  (3 hours)

Doctoral Dissertation

1-9

STAT course (6000-level or above)

Course to gain teaching experience approved by advisor

Area of Emphasis in Weed Science

Choose 9 credit hour(s) from the following:

CRSS 4340/6340

Weed Science

3

CRSS 4340L/6340L

Weed Science Laboratory

1

CRSS 6360

Experiential Weed Science Contest Preparation

3

CRSS 8300

Physiology of Herbicide Action

3

ENTO(CRSS)(PATH) 4250/6250

Pesticides and Transgenic Crops

3

ENTO(CRSS)(PATH) 4740/6740

Integrated Pest Management

3

HORT(CRSS) 4430/6430

Plant Physiology

3

HORT 8104

Advanced Plant Physiology

4

PBIO 4650/6650-4650L/6650L

Plant Biodiversity

4

PBIO(WILD)(ECOL) 8410

Plant Population and Community Ecology

4

PBIO 8890-8890D

Plant Reproductive and Physiological Ecology

4

GRSC 7001

GradFIRST: First-year Research and Scholarship Training Seminar

1

GRSC 7770  *

Graduate Teaching Seminar

1-3

*Required for students selected for teaching assistantships

Select additional courses, as needed, in consultation with an advisor to meet the minimum number of required credit hours for this program.

Many of our graduates pursue academic careers as research and teaching faculty at top-ranked universities. Other graduates pursue successful non-academic careers with government agencies, industry, and NGOs (e.g., as program scientists, data analysts, environmental managers

Students who have taken courses at other institutions may be able to transfer courses to their Ph.D. program.

a) Qualified students will be nominated by the Graduate Program Committee for Graduate School MS Fellows and other awards. b) All accepted students receive support in the form of an assistantship funded by grants received by faculty.

Students can conduct research at international partner institutions in Europe and Latin America.

Students are encouraged to pursue internship opportunities (short research projects) at faculty labs.

Students are encouraged to present their research at conferences, professional meetings, and symposia. The department of Crop and Soil Sciences can provide funds to defray travel expenses for students who present.

Agronomy Graduate Students Association is the primary group that organizes and represents graduate students in Crop and Soil Sciences.

Other programs in the Crop and Soil Sciences include: a) Graduate Certificate in International Agriculture. b) Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Food Systems.