Visit the Plant and Soil Science Web site. The Plant and Soil Science degree program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed for a career in the production and management of plants and soils for food, fiber, forage, oil, recreation, landscaping and the enhancement of the human environment. Graduates have the technical and scientific skills as well as the communication, computational, leadership, and interpersonal capabilities necessary to function effectively as professionals.
Careers are as diverse as they are challenging.
Each Area of Emphasis prepares graduates for specific professional opportunities. Water Environmental Science Turfgrass Science Graduation Requirements Students must complete a minimum of 128 semester credit hours with at least 48 credit hours from courses at the 300 level or above. In addition to the University Studies and college requirements, students must select an Area of Emphasis with the assistance of an adviser and fulfill the area's program requirements. In addition, the student must submit a proposed plan of study for the junior and senior years. These courses also satisfy the University Studies Natural Sciences requirement.