The MPPPM program has a final examination requirement of all students. The purpose of the examination is to measure education capabilities that encompass the entire program of the student. The examination consists of three discipline-specific written or oral exams that are taken by the end of the semester of intended graduation and after coursework in Area I has been completed.
The exit exams for plant pathology, entomology, and weed science will be administered by the MPPPM Coordinating Committee members at the UGA campus location where the student is housed. The exams will cover specific information and general concepts learned during the overall graduate program, including prerequisites, and core courses in Area I.
The student must have the internship report approved before taking the final exam to complete requirements for graduation. It is recommended that the student talk with his/her Faculty Advisor and Exit Examining Coordinating Committee members about the range of pest management information with which they should be familiar during their program and to request any recommended reading in preparation for the exams.
Students should contact the members of the MPPPM Coordinating Committee for their location to schedule their exit examinations by:
- Fall Semester Graduates: November 1
- Spring Semester Graduates: March 30
- Summer Semester Graduates: July 10