The graduate curriculum in the Department of Plant Pathology andMicrobiology is designed to offer course work on pathogens, disease management strategies, and advanced methodologies used to gain a basic understanding of plant-microbe interactions.

All students take a minimum core of courses in the department with additional classes from relevant specialties throughout the university.

Professionalism is emphasized through seminar requirements, participation in the activities of professional societies, and interactions with visiting scientists. Details of requirements and university regulations may be found in the departmental graduate student handbook and the Texas A&M University graduate catalog.