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We offer Master of Science Degrees in:

Master of Science degree students may pursue either the thesis or nonthesis option. The thesis option (24 hours of graduate course work plus six hours of thesis research) is designed for students who intend to pursue a Ph.D. An oral exam over the research is required for the thesis option. The nonthesis option (36 hours of graduate course work) is considered a terminal degree. An oral exam is required during the graduating semester for the nonthesis option.

Before being recommended for admission to a master’s degree program with a major in this department, the student may be requested to provide evidence of proficiency in background for graduate work or may be required to take (without graduate credit) such undergraduate leveling courses as may be designated by the department.

A Master of Science degree at a distance is available in both horticulture and crop science; each requires a minimum of 36 hours of graduate course work without a thesis. Students must take the last 6 semester credit hours from Texas Tech and an oral exam is required during the graduating semester.

We offer joint M.S.- J.D. in:

These unique combinations of programs allow not only for students to pursue a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree, but also receive a Master of Science degree. Joint Degree Programs Contacts and Resources.

† Degrees can also be obtained through distance options.

If you are interested in a graduate degree plan, visit our How to apply page.

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