Horticulture - Kansas State University

Horticulture from Kansas State University is a Campus Master Horticulture degree that prepares you for a Agriculture career. The Master of Science degree is offered with thesis or non-thesis (Report) option. M.S. Thesis option: All students must complete prescribed courses and conduct original research under the supervision of the major professor and the advisory committee on a selected problem related to horticulture or horticultural therapy. A hypothesis must be proposed and tested. A review of the literature in the selected area of study should precede the experimental work. The data collected must be analyzed, interpreted, and presented in the form of seminars and a bound thesis and appropriate peer-reviewed articles in scientific journals. M.S. Non-thesis option: All students must complete prescribed courses and conduct in-depth study under the supervision of the major professor and the advisory committee on a selected problem related to horticulture or horticultural therapy. A review of the literature in the selected area of study should precede the development of a comprehensive research report, in lieu of an experimental research-based thesis. A Non-thesis Masters degree is expected to be a terminal degree , not suitable for students planning to continue their education in a doctoral program. Student Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the Masters program students will be able to demonstrate their knowledge and competence in specific areas, issues, and problems in Horticulture or Horticultural Therapy knowledge in allied and relevant areas of Horticulture or Horticultural Therapy to foster creativity and problem-solving skills ability for critical and independent thinking in analyzing information and identifying valid scientific problems ability to plan, design and develop strategies to solve problems using sound scientific methodologies ability to conduct scientific investigation to solve problems and accomplish the set objectives (Thesis Option) ability to effectively communicate in various formats and settings awareness of ethical and professional conduct and responsibility to profession and community View more details on Kansas State University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Horticulture courses.