A recently developed intensive non-thesis MS program is now available in Tropical Plant Pathology, which includes a series of lab-lecture courses and field experience. The intensive program requires only 10.5 months and prepares graduates for employment in agro-industry, government, and/or further studies. The traditional MS in Tropical Plant Pathology requires a thesis and is usually completed within 2 to 2.5 years. The Ph.D. program is open to all MS students. It is focused on advanced research and requires 3 to 5 years to complete the program with a dissertation.