Applied Plant and Soil Sciences Program

This program includes:

• Applied hands-on training across broad areas in plant and soil sciences
• Solid foundations in science and technology that align with sustainability goals and practices
• A four-course Business Option drawing from the Isenberg School of Management
• A four-course Science Option offering rigorous training in laboratory methods for biology, chemistry, microbiology, ecology, and environmental science
• A rich list of electives allowing specialization in the topics that interest you most.

Courses provide broad foundations in the plant and soil sciences, including biology, chemistry, botany, and ecosystem studies.  Applied courses include plant health and physiology, soil health, plant production, and pest management.  Students apply a range of scientific disciplines to topics of interest in plant science, soil science, and environmental science, often tackling issues of sustainability, climate change, and how to clean pollutants from soil.

Many of our graduates work in horticulture, managing greenhouses and plant nurseries, or in turfgrass science, managing golf courses, football stadiums, and school sport fields.  We can prepare you for careers where you'll apply science to real-world problems in biotechnology, environmental consulting, pest control, or agriculture.

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