Graduate Programs

The Plant and Environmental Sciences (PES) Graduate Program offers areas of study that lead to two graduate degrees: The Master of Science degree (M.S.) and the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree. Areas of specialization within PES include Agronomy, Crop Improvement, Crop Physiology, Horticulture, Integrated Pest Management, Microbial Ecology, Plant Breeding, Plant Nutrient Management, Plant Physiology, Soil Science, Sustainable Agriculture, Turfgrass Science, and Weed Science.

Students with Baccalaureate degrees in Agronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Horticulture, Physics, Plant Sciences, Soil Sciences, or other related disciplines are welcome to pursue their graduate studies in PES at Clemson.

The M.S. and Ph.D. degrees require a thesis and dissertation, respectively. The non-thesis M.S. option is a terminal degree that may be suited for students who will pursue a career in business, education, or other areas that do not require substantial research experience.

For a complete overview of the PES graduate program, please see our PES Graduate Program Handbook.

To view the Fall 2021 Course listings please visit the Current Listings page.

Current Course Listings

To view the full list of Assistantships please visit the Assistantships page.

Assistantships

Plant and Environmental Sciences Graduate Student Association (PES-GSA) is a student-based departmental organization with the aim of serving graduate students in their academic and professional growth.

The Entomology Club promotes the discipline of entomology and environmental awareness to the public and is open to anyone in the Clemson community with an interest in insects.

To view a full list of clubs offered within CAFLS, visit the clubs page.