Degrees and Programs

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    • Undergraduate Degrees and Concentrations

    Soil and Crop Sciences

    Gain hands-on training and expert instruction that will equip you to solve current global sustainability challenges in soil, plant, and environmental sciences.

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    • Undergraduate Degrees and Concentrations

    Soil and Crop Sciences Major – Plant Biotechnology

    Apply advanced genomics to develop varieties of crops that are more nutritious, resilient to climate change, and disease-resistant to enable sustainable agriculture.

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    • Undergraduate Degrees and Concentrations

    Soil and Crop Sciences Major – Soil Science and Environmental Solutions

    Explore the interdisciplinary nature of soils through the study of soil organisms and their interactions with each other and the soil’s physical and chemical environment.

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    • Online
    • Undergraduate Degrees and Concentrations

    Soil and Crop Sciences Major – Sustainable Agriculture Management On-Campus and Online

    Help the agricultural economy prosper by combining practical business expertise with cutting-edge knowledge of data-driven sustainable agriculture.

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    • Graduate Degrees

    M.S. in Soil and Crop Science

    Develop an advanced understanding of soil, plants, microbiomes, genomics, or related topics while preparing for impactful careers.

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    • Graduate Degrees

    M.S. in Soil and Crop Science – Agroecosystems Management

    Learn the skills of precision crop, nutrient, and management systems that improve the efficiency of crop water use and pest management.

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    • Graduate Degrees

    M.S. in Soil and Crop Science, Plant Breeding and Genetics

    Become a member of a comprehensive crop molecular genetics program involving molecular mapping and characterization of agronomically important traits in a variety of crops.

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    • Graduate Degrees

    Ph.D. in Soil and Crop Science

    Develop deep knowledge and understanding of soils, plants, microbiomes, genomics, or related topics through the development of original research under the mentorship of world-class scientists. Gain exposure and preparation in a range of career paths where you can make an important impact.

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    • Minors

    Organic Agriculture Interdisciplinary – Minor

    Study holistic methods for food production that promote and enhance agro-ecosystem health, including biodiversity, biological cycles, and soil biological activity.

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    • Minors

    Soil Resources and Conservation – Minor

    Through a fundamental understanding of soil science and management, gain knowledge and tools to help reverse soil erosion and degradation while sequestering carbon.

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    • Minors

    Soil Science – Minor

    Complement your major with a strong knowledge base in the principles and applications of soil science.

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    • Certificate

    Seed Science and Technology

    Prepare for positions in the seed industry with a comprehensive overview of seed analysis and a scientific understanding of seed biology.

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    Soil Restoration and Conservation – Concentration

    Through a fundamental understanding of soil science and management, gain knowledge and tools to help reverse soil erosion and degradation while sequestering carbon.

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