Master of Science in Soil Science & Agronomy

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.

After you have identified a suitable mentor within the Crop Science graduate faculty and secured funding, submit your application to the Graduate School

Taking the GRE may be required by your major advisor, however there is no program-specified minimum score

Provide 3 letters of reference