Master of Plant and Soil Science at a Distance
The Master of Plant and Soil Science degree program at a distance is designed specifically to meet the needs of today's working professional. The Master of Plant and Soil Science includes ones of the following specialization areas: crop science, soil science, crop protection, and fibers and biopolymers.
This nonthesis degree program requires a minimum of 36 semester hours of graduate coursework and is considered a terminal degree. A maximum of six hours of coursework from another institution may be evaluated for transfer to Texas Tech University. Students must take the last six semester credit hours from Texas Tech University. An oral exam is required during the graduating semester.
Consider the benefits of Texas Tech University's Master of Plant and Soil Science Degree @ a distance!
- Educational goals can be pursued without sacrificing personal or professional commitments.
- Student support services are designed to meet the needs of distance learning students.
Degree Plan Requirements* (36 Semester Hours)
The following courses will be available at a distance although not all courses will be offered every semester.
PSS 5001 Problems in Plant and Soil Science |
PSS 5231 Applied Geostatistics |
PSS 5232 International Agronomic Development |
PSS 5307 Pesticides |
PSS 5316 Advanced Arboriculture |
PSS 5317 Advanced Nursery Management |
PSS 5319 Advanced Interiorscaping |
PSS 5324 Mode & Mechanism of Herbicide Action |
PSS 5326 Advanced Seed Science |
PSS 5330 Advanced Soil Chemistry |
PSS 5331 Soil Fertility and Fertilizers |
PSS 5334 Soils and Crops in Arid Lands |
PSS 5335 Soil Physics |
PSS 5376 Advanced Studies in Cotton Fibers |
PSS 5429 Advanced Principles of Weed Science |
PSS 6001 Selected Topics |
PSS 6301 Quantitative Agricultural Remote Sensing |
PSS 6331 Advanced Environmental Soil Science |
*All courses must be completed with a minimum grade of C.
If you are interested in applying, visit: Graduate School/PSS-MS Program
For more graduate student resources, visit: PSS Student Dashboard
For more details on these courses, visit: TTU PSS course information
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While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy in reporting courses, policies and other statements, the University reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Department of Plant and Soil Science
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Address
Texas Tech University, Department of Plant and Soil Science, Box 42122, Lubbock, TX 79409 -
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Email
psstechsupport@ttu.edu