K-State offers master of science and doctor of philosophy degree programs in a number of horticultural commodity and discipline areas.  Specializations include ornamental horticulture, floriculture, turfgrass, vegetable crops, fruit crops, horticulture therapy, and horticultural disciplines including environmental stress physiology, molecular biology, tissue culture, and plant growth regulators.

Master of Science degree is offered with thesis or non-thesis (Report) option. As a part of  the program, students choosing thesis option must conduct original research (6-8 credit hours) which is followed by a dissertation whereas those opting for non-thesis option are involved in a selected problem or research project (2 credit hours) to be followed up by a written report. Both M.S and Ph.D programs require completion of appropriate academic course work in addition to  conducting thesis research.

Independent and original research is the key integral part of a graduate thesis and can be accomplished within the department and/ or in other cooperating departments. Graduate students work closely with a major advisor and a supervisory committee for guidance in course work and research activities.

Graduate students participate in activities of the Graduate Club, the American Horticultural Therapy Association, the American Society for Horticulture Science, American Society of Plant Biologists, and Pi Alpha Xi (national honorary in floriculture, landscape and ornamental horticulture).

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