Chemical, biological, and physical processes in soils control water and air quality.
Soil quality is a key component of healthy ecosystems.
The program is designed for those who have been working full time, or for recent graduates. Course work includes advanced soil science, business administration, and engineering. A project is a part of the program and may be completed as an internship with a public or private agency or in cooperation with a faculty member at Oregon State. Candidates can choose one of two tracks. The first track emphasizes environmental impacts, nonpoint pollution, measurement technologies, hydrology, and fate of chemicals in the environment.