In the Soil and Water emphasis, students will study the nature, properties, management, conservation, and use of soils and water. The graduate in Plant and Environmental Soil Science with a Soil and Water emphasis may choose a career in: soil and water resource management, Soil surveying, land evaluation, conservation, pollution abatement, watershed management, or in environmental areas such as pollution control and environmental protection as affected by plant-soil-water interactions.
Flexible curricula are provided so that each student, in consultation with their academic advisor, can design a degree program that best serves the student’s career objectives.
Program Details
- Degree: B.S. Plant and Environmental Soil Science, Soil and Water Emphasis
- Credit Hours: 120 total credit hours
Career Options
Soil and crop sciences graduates are poised to play a pivotal role in addressing global food security and sustainability challenges through a wide range of exciting career opportunities:
- Agronomy, working to maximize crop production by optimizing planting techniques, soil management, and crop protection strategies
- Soil Science Research, delving into the complexities of soil composition, fertility, and conservation to develop sustainable agricultural practices
- Soil Fertility Consultant, assisting farmers in making informed decisions about crop selection, land management, and implementing cutting-edge technologies
- Environmental Fertility Consultant, assisting industry and land managers to protect and remediate the environment
- Extension, sharing knowledge with land owners and the community to enhance agricultural productivity and environmental stewardship
