About the course

The minimum requirement for the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree is the completion of 90 semester hours of graduate credit on an approved program of study above the bachelor?s degree. Required courses for the Ph.D. include 30?36 hours of graduate credit in Agricultural and Extension Education, 16 graduate credits in statistics, research, and evaluation, 12?18 graduate credits in a minor or supporting area, 0?12 graduate elective credits, and 20 credit hours of dissertation research. Students must pass a written and an oral comprehensive examination in both the major and minor/supporting area. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 6 Semester(s)Fees: US$74,370

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2021	Mississippi
Spring (January), 2024	Mississippi
Summer (June), 2024	Mississippi
Fall (September), 2024	Mississippi
Spring (January), 2025	Mississippi
Summer (June), 2025	Mississippi
Fall (September), 2025	Mississippi
Spring (January), 2026	Mississippi
Summer (June), 2026	Mississippi

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Mississippi State University

To obtain admission to the master's program, the applicant must meet all the general requirements of the Office of the Graduate School. Specifically, an applicant must:

　　Meet all MSU Graduate School requirements for admission.

　　Complete the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), with scores competitive with other applicants.

　　Have earned a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree from an accredited college or university.

　　Have at least a 3.00 grade point average on previous graduate coursework.

　　Provide the names and e-mail addresses of three individuals who can provide a letter of recommendation. These letters of recommendation will attest to the applicant's academic performance and potential ability to successfully complete gradeuate degree requirements.

　　Write a statement of purpose (500-1,000 words) describing the applicant's purpose for undertaking graduate study, including professional plans and career goals.

　　TOEFL iBT - 79, IELTS - 6.5

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

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