AGRONOMY Criteria for Satisfactory Progress
To make progress toward a graduate degree, students must meet the Graduate School requirements in addition to the requirements of the department or program. See Graduate School degree requirements.
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PH.D. |
Overall GPA
Follow Graduate School policy
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Overall GPA
Follow Graduate School policy
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Other Grade Requirements
Follow Graduate School policy
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Other Grade Requirements
Follow Graduate School policy
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Probation Policy
Follow Graduate School policy
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Probation Policy
Follow Graduate School policy
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Specific Courses
Yes
One semester of agronomy seminar (920, 950, or 957).
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Specific Courses
Yes
Two semesters of agronomy seminar (920, 950, or 957).
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Specific Credits
Yes
Students completing a thesis must complete a minimum of 18 credits; students completing a comprehensive report must complete 21 credits.
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Specific Credits
No
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Examinations
Yes
A comprehensive final oral examination must be satisfactorily completed.
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Examinations, Time Constraints
Yes, No
Comprehensive oral qualifying and final oral examinations are required.
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Other Assessments / Time Constraints
Yes / Yes
Option A requires a formal thesis; Option B requires a comprehensive report. A student may not hold an assistantship for more than three years.
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Other Assessments / Time Constraints
Yes / Yes
Presentation of a research seminar is required before the final examination. Two full-time semesters of enrollment are required. A student may not hold an assistantship for more than five years.
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Language Requirements
No
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Language Requirements
No
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Minor Requirements
One semester of an agronomy seminar is required for non-agronomy majors.
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Advisor
Follow Graduate School policy
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Advisor
Follow Graduate School policy
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Review Policy
Yes
End of each semester with advisor
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Review Policy
Yes
End of each semester with advisor
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