School of Graduate Studies Requirements:

Degree Verification

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited U. S. college or university or a similarly recognized international university is required for admission to and completion of a graduate program.

Overall Graduate GPA

At least 3. 0 and no grades of C- or lower. Graduate students are required to maintain at least a 3. 0 GPA for degree-program courses. Grades of C- or lower will not be accepted for a graduate degree.

Course Number Acceptability

The Program of Study for a master’s degree must include at least 18 semester credits at the level of 6000 or above. A maximum of 12 credits from courses at the level of 5000 may be used on an approved program of study.

Matriculation Start Semester

A master’s degree must be completed within six years of entering the degree program. Additional time may be requested and submitted to the Vice Provost of Graduate Studies for review.

Coursework Validity

Coursework over eight years old at the time of degree completion may not be used for a graduate degree unless it is revalidated.

Plan Type

Plan A - The Plan A option for a master’s degree requires preparation and defense of a thesis.

Required School of Graduate Studies Forms

Approval of the following academic forms are required for Plan A master’s students by the School of Graduate Studies

Supervisory Committee Approval by the end of the second semester.
Program of Study Approval by the end of the second semester after the Supervisory Committee Approval form
Thesis/Project Approval Form
Appointment for examination form submitted 10 days before defense and during defense semester. Students must be registered for 3 credit hours of thesis
Authorship and Copyright form
Thesis/Dissertation Format and Style (F&S) and Electronic Publication Form
Title Page
Graduation application

Agricultural Extension and Education - MS

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