University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences 3 courses 32 total credits
for the Master of Science in Crop Sciences (on campus & online) Applicants are considered for admission to the Master of Science program if they have a bachelor's or equivalent degree comparable to that granted by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Admission to the Ph.D. program will be considered for applicants with the M.S., those nearing completion of the M.S., and in some cases, those with the B.S. Because of the diversity of programs in the Department of Crop Sciences, the preparation that is needed varies considerably. Strong letters of reference, evident motivation to undertake graduate study, and good preparation in basic science courses enhance an applicant's credentials. For some programs, greater emphasis is given to previous training in plant sciences, chemistry, or mathematics. A grade point average equivalent to at least a B in the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate course work plus any graduate level work completed is required. All applicants whose native language is not English are required to submit the results of the TOEFL or IELTS as evidence of English proficiency. Official scores are required to be submitted directly from TOEFL/ETS or IELTS to the university. Additional information for international applicants can be found at the Graduate College website . Experience in teaching is considered an important part of the graduate experience in this program.
| Total Hours | 32 credits |
Thesis Option
Electives chosen in consultation with faculty advisor, must include at least 4 hours of graded coursework at the 500-level and may include CPSC 599 .
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CPSC 594 | Professional Orientation CPSC | 1 |
| CPSC 598 | Seminar | 3 |
| CPSC 599 | Thesis Research | 7 |
Non-Thesis Option
Electives including at least 4 hours of graded coursework at the 500 level (elective courses are chosen in consultation with faculty advisor)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CPSC 594 | Professional Orientation CPSC | 1 |
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