PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY · UNITED STATES
Soil Science Graduate Program
Master's · Taught in en
At a glance
24 mo
Duration
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Master's
Level
The Soil Science graduate program at Penn State offers opportunities for students interested in soil and related water resources to develop into professional leaders and independent scholars. You will work closely with faculty advisors and committee members to design a study and research program tailored to your specific interests. The department faculty are experts in various subfields of soil science, allowing for specialization in areas such as soil genesis, classification, morphology, microbiology, chemistry, physics, hydrology, and land management.
Curriculum
The program allows students to design a course of study and research adapted to their interests, working closely with faculty advisors. Specialized areas of study include soil genesis, classification, morphology, mapping, microbiology, chemistry, physics, mineralogy, fertility, geographic information systems, remote sensing, watershed analysis, hydrology, and land management.
- Masters
- PhD
Entry requirements
Masters of ScienceA minimum of 18 credits is required for a minor in Soil Science.
Doctor of PhilosophyA minimum of 18 credits is required for a minor in Soil Science.
Prospective students are encouraged to contact faculty whose research aligns with their interests to determine if they have the capacity and financial resources to serve as an advisor. Reaching out to current graduate students in the Department of Ecosystem Science and Management via the ESM Graduate Student Organization (ecosystem.gso@gmail.com) is also recommended for insights into departmental strengths.