Master of Science in Soil Science

The Crop and Soil Science department offer graduate programs, with specialization in various fields of soil science, leading to M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. Supporting coursework is chosen for each student from the basic sciences and other related fields. Original research is an essential part of M.S. and Ph.D. programs.; Each program is individually designed by the student and his or her graduate committee. The student chooses a major professor and representatives of their major field of study. Faculty research specializations in soil science include soil fertility, nutrient management, water quality, soil conservation, pedology, soil geomorphology, soil genesis, soil biogeochemistry, soil geochemistry, soil ecology, mineral-organic matter interactions, agricultural soils, and forest soils.

A four-year baccalaureate degree (or international equivalent), a professional degree (such as BPharm, BVsc, MBBS, MD, DVM, DPharm, etc.), or an appropriate U.S./Canadian alternative degree, from a regionally accredited (US) or recognized (International) college or university, with a cumulative B average (equivalent 3.00 on a U.S. 4.00 grading scale) on the most recent baccalaureate degree or any subsequent graduate degree from a regionally accredited (US) or recognized (International) college or university, plus all work completed thereafter.OR:A four-year baccalaureate degree (or international equivalent), a professional degree, or an appropriate U.S./Canadian alternative degree, from an regionally accredited (US) or recognized (International) college or university, and a 45-quarter credit equivalent graduate degree from a regionally accredited (US) or recognized (International) college or university, with a cumulative B average (equivalent 3.00 on a U.S. 4.00 grading scale) on the most recent graduate degree.