Soil Science

Crop and Soil Sciences
(Soil Science)

http://www.css.wsu.edu/
(see also Crop Science)

Admission Requirements
Undergraduates who anticipate graduate study in Soil Science at Washington State University are advised to obtain a background in natural sciences including botany, geology, genetics, chemistry, mathematics, physics, statistics, and plant and soil sciences. In addition to the Graduate School admission requirements, the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences requires a personal statement of the applicant’s educational goals and professional expectations. Acceptance of qualified applicants is generally dependent upon availability of research support and a suitable advisor.

Program Description
The Department of Crop and Soil Sciences offers world-class M.S. and Ph.D. graduate programs in a broad spectrum of basic and applied sciences. Soil science students may specialize in land use planning and remote sensing, soil chemistry, soil fertility and nutrient cycling, soil genesis and morphology, soil biology, soil and water management, sustainable agriculture, and organic farming. Our goal is to train leaders, scientists, and educators who will be capable of making valuable contributions in their chosen field or endeavor. CSS offers students opportunities to develop in-depth knowledge in their chosen field, to develop critical thinking skills, and to conduct original, cutting-edge research. Students are also provided teaching opportunities in the classroom and in outreach programs. At the same time, students have the opportunity to develop a breadth of knowledge across the varied soil science disciplines and beyond by interacting with colleagues and faculty working in research areas outside their own.

Faculty Interests and Course Details

Contact Information
Dr. James B. Harsh
Washington State University
Crop and Soil Sciences
PO Box 646420
Pullman, WA 99164-6420
Telephone: 509-335-3650
Fax: 509-335-8674
E-mail: harsh@wsu.edu