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Major or Second Degree
Students seeking a double major must have a minimum
cumulative GPA of 3.0, demonstrate that the proposed majors are
substantially different, and obtain approval from undergraduate advisers
in both of the relevant departments.
Students seeking a second degree must have a minimum
cumulative GPA of 3.0 and demonstrate that the proposed second degree is
substantially different from the first degree. At least 30 credit hours
are required for the second degree in addition to those associated with
the first degree.
Related Undergraduate Programs
Veterinary Science
Students interested in becoming veterinarians
generally major in animal sciences and participate in CTAHR’s
pre-veterinary program. A BS degree is desirable but not required for
admission to veterinary schools. The CTAHR pre-veterinary adviser
assists students in meeting the admission requirements of veterinary
schools that participate in the Western Interstate Commission for Higher
Education (WICHE) program, including the University of California at
Davis, Washington State University, Colorado State University, and other
continental United States veterinary schools that accept nonresident
students. Students seeking additional information and advising should
contact the animal sciences department (Henke 105, (808) 956-8356).
Agriculture Education
Students who wish to teach agriculture at the
secondary level in Hawai‘i can meet the state Department of
Education’s requirements by taking courses from CTAHR and the College
of Education. Students may obtain a BS degree in CTAHR prior to
transferring
to the post-baccalaureate basic certification program
in the College of Education. Other students transfer to CTAHR from other
programs in the University of Hawai‘i system and take courses from
CTAHR and the College of Education. Additional information can be
obtained from the CTAHR Office of Academic Affairs or the College of
Education Student Services Office (Wist Annex 2-126, (808) 956-7849).
Home Economics Education
Students planning on teaching home economics at the
secondary level generally begin in CTAHR’s Department of Human
Resources and then transfer to the College of Education in their junior
year. Course work is taken in CTAHR’s Department of Human Resources
and Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition and the College of
Education. Additional information can be obtained from the Department of
Human Resources (Miller 110, (808) 956-8105) or College of Education
Student Services Office (Wist Annex 2-126, (808) 956-7849).
Graduate Programs
Graduate studies leading to a master of science degree
are available in 10 majors: agricultural and resource economics,
agronomy and soil science, animal sciences, biosystems engineering,
botanical sciences (plant pathology or plant physiology), entomology,
food science, horticulture, and nutritional science. Doctor of
philosophy programs are available in six fields: agricultural and
resource economics, agronomy and soil science, botanical sciences (plant
pathology or plant physiology), entomology, and horticulture. Graduate
programs in plant pathology and plant physiology are jointly offered
with the College of Natural Sciences under the botanical sciences
program.
Three of CTAHR’s graduate programs in tropical
agriculture (agronomy and soil science, entomology, and horticulture)
have been recognized as distinctive programs by the Western Interstate
Commission for Higher Education (WICHE). Qualified students from
participating states may enroll in these graduate programs at
Hawai‘i-resident tuition rates.
CTAHR utilizes general University facilities,
including the libraries, which offer extensive collections and
information services, and the computing center, which provides access to
individual computers as well as large mainframes. Along with the Pacific
Biomedical Research Center, CTAHR sponsors the Biotechnology-Molecular
Biology Instrumentation Facility for the benefit of researchers
throughout the University of Hawai‘i. The college’s facilities
include a microcomputer laboratory, several research stations, and
specialized laboratories with state-of-the-art equipment, all of which
support research and instruction in the food and agricultural sciences.
On-campus affiliations with the Hawai‘i Institute of Marine Biology,
Water Resources Research Center, East-West Center, Harold L. Lyon
Arboretum, Sea Grant College Program, and Hawai‘i Natural Energy
Institute extend CTAHR’s resources. The college is also affiliated
closely with off-campus institutions, such as the Bernice P. Bishop
Museum, USDA/ARS Tropical Fruit and Vegetable Research Laboratory,
Hawai‘i Agriculture Research Center, U.S. Geological Survey, National
Marine Fisheries Service, and Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture.
Students may contact individual departments, the
Graduate Division (2540 Maile Way, Spalding Hall, Honolulu, HI 96822),
or Financial Aid Services (2600 Campus Road, Honolulu, HI 96822) for
information on grants, fellowships, assistantships, scholarships,
tuition waivers, loans, work-study programs, and job opportunities.
Information on CTAHR graduate programs can be obtained
from the Office of Academic Affairs, Gilmore 210, (808) 956-8183.
Admission Requirements
Students must hold a bachelor’s degree from an
accredited U.S. college or university or its equivalent from a
recognized foreign institution of higher learning. Admission
requirements for various graduate programs are specified under each
department’s description. Admission decisions are made by the Graduate
Division in consultation with faculty in the field of study.
College Requirements
The requirements associated with the master of science
degree vary with each program of study. The master of science Plan A
(thesis) and Plan B (non-thesis) options are available in all programs;
the agronomy and soil science program is the only program with a Plan C
(examinations) option.
The PhD degree culminates in a set of comprehensive
and final examinations and a dissertation of original work. Special
requirements exist in some fields of study. Contact the Graduate
Division or the departments for additional information. |