Soil Management | Graduate Certificate Program
The 12-hour* Graduate Certificate in Soil Management allows potential soil scientists to obtain the required number of college soils credit hours required by the Natural Resources Conservation Service and have a tangible certificate to indicate that the individual has the requisite education.
* For those seeking this certification to satisfy requirements by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), one additional 3-hour course is needed because NRCS requires 15 credit hours.
Required
| Course | Frequency | Prerequisite | Distance Offering |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSS 5331 Advanced Plant Nutrient Management | Annually | Pre-req PSS 2432 or consent of instructor | Yes |
| PSS 5335 Soil Physics | Annually | None | Yes |
| PSS 5336 Soil Mineralogy | Biennially | None | Yes |
Elective
| Course | Frequency | Prerequisite | Distance Offering |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSS 5330 Advanced Environment Soil Chemistry | Annually | Pre-req PSS 2432 or consent of instructor | Yes |
| PSS 5327 Advanced Forage Science | Biennially | PSS 3321 or consent of Instructor | Yes |
| PSS 5334 Soils and Crops in Arid Lands | Biennially | None | Yes |
| PSS 5337 Advanced Soil Classification | Biennially | None | Yes |
| PSS 6331 Advanced Environmental Soil Science | Annually | Pre-req PSS 2432 or consent of instructor | Yes |
| PSS 6432 Advanced Soil Microbial Ecology | Biennially | Intro Biology/Micro Biology & PSS2432 or consent of Instructor | No |
Questions?
The graduate advisor for the Soil Management Graduate Certificate Program is Dr. Sanjit Deb.
While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy in reporting courses, policies and other statements, the University reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Department of Plant and Soil Science
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Address
Texas Tech University, Department of Plant and Soil Science, Box 42122, Lubbock, TX 79409 -
Phone
806.742.2838 -
Email
psstechsupport@ttu.edu