
Overview
The Agriculture - Plant Health Management program is offered by Washington State University . You will be qualified to manage commercial-scale agricultural or horticultural operations and address problems with plant pathogens, insects, and weeds, as well as environmental factors that affect plant health.
You will be equipped to serve in decision-making roles and have essential skills for maximizing plant health using modern, scientifically sound methods. A thesis is optional. Students can instead choose between a capstone project, or an internship with an employer or industry partner. Regional students have a unique opportunity to network with allied area employers, and augment their education with face-to-face learning at WSU’s four research and extension centers.
Career
Graduates will be qualified to manage commercial-scale agricultural operations and address problems associated with plant pathogens, insects and weeds, as well as environmental factors that affect plant health.
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Meet an expanding demand for plant health management specialists to promote food security and food safety on a global scale, the PHM option is designed to provide students with a foundational understanding of the essential components of plant protection through courses in the plant health management core, as well as a basic understanding of market aspects of the business through courses in the management core.
To prepare students to become experts in professional fields related to agriculture. Students will:
- Expand breadth of knowledge and expertise in agricultural disciplines and closely related fields.
- Increase depth of knowledge and expertise in agriculture as related to the student’s professional goals.
- Enhance ability to adapt to emerging changes in technology, economics, societal influences, and communication that have a dramatic impact on the agricultural industry.
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
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General requirements
- Prospective international students must have the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree from an approved institution. Usually this is a minimum of four years of study beyond grade 12.
- A grade point average equivalent to a U.S. grade of “B” or better is required.
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6369 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6369 USD per year during 12 months.
The tuition fee may vary depending on the location of your study program.
Living costs for Pullman
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Funding
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