MHNR - Horticulture and Natural Resources (MS)

The M.S. requires at least 30 credit hours beyond the bachelor’s degree. Master’s students should earn a significant majority of their credit hours in courses numbered 700 or above. Therefore, of the 30 credit hours normally required for the master’s program of study at least 18 hours should be at the 700 level and above, including the thesis/research and the report/problems hours required by the thesis and report options. Course and research credit requirements are as follows:

• Research Methods and/or Scientific Writing Credits: 3

• Statistics courses at 700-level or above Credits: 3

• Other courses to be selected with major advisor and committee

• More detailed course work information for M.S. degree programs can be found at this site.

  †Note: Each M.S. degree program must include 2 credit hours of Graduate Seminar (HORT951).

HORT899 - 6-8 credit hours required

HORT898 - 2 credit hours required

Applications are accepted at any time of the year, and graduate studies can begin during fall, spring or summer terms. Applying early increases the probability of being awarded an assistantship. Departmental admission requirements can be found at http://www.hnr.k-state.edu/graduate/admissions.html. Applications are completed online at http://www.k-state.edu/grad/admissions/application-process/.

• Research Methods and/or Scientific Writing Credits / Units: 3

• Additional courses - to be determined by Supervisory Committee Credits / Units: 7

HORT899 - 6 credit hours required

• Professional/Scientific Writing  Credits / Units: 3

• Only 2 credit hours of Master’s Report course can be counted towards degree.

• Additional courses - to be determined by Supervisory Committee

HORT898 - 2 credit hours required