MA/MS in Soil Sciences

The Master of Science in Soil and Crop Sciences prepares students for careers in managing soils and crops, breeding plants, seed science, environmental soil work, and ecosystem management. Areas of study include crop science, plant biotechnology and breeding, and soil science. An advisor is needed before applying, and an accelerated master's pathway is available to eligible students. This graduate program belongs to Colorado State University in Fort Collins. Applicants reach out to the department representative about requirements, then submit an application through the Graduate School. Credit and coursework details are kept in the university general catalog, and financial aid information and assistantship contacts are available through the university and the department. Prospective students may also request more information from the program, and many departments describe their requirements and research strengths on their own websites before the application stage.