Department of Plant and Soil Science
Whether you're interested in soil microbiology, ornamental horticulture, plant genomics, or winemaking, the Department of Plant and Soil Science has something for you! State-of-the-art facilities help our students learn through hands-on instruction, in and out of the classroom. Academic advising is carried out by our skilled faculty, ensuring one-on-one guidance to help you achieve your goals. We encourage you to come see firsthand what PSS has to offer!
Step-by-step directions for applying for an undergraduate degree in Plant and Soil Science:
Step-by-step directions for applying for an graduate degree:
Step-by-step directions for applying for an distance degree in Plant and Soil Science:
Our department prepares students to face real world agricultural and environmental challenges through undergraduate and graduate degrees in plant and soil science and horticulture with focuses on environmental soil & water science, turfgrass science, viticulture & enology, crop science, soil science, fibers & biopolymers, and crop protection. We even have an established range of distance degrees, graduate certificates, and professional certificates.
We are a student-focused and research-intensive department, offering a range of multidisciplinary coursework and academic programs. Plant & Soil Science faculty conduct research from the cellular level to large-scale ecosystems and post-production processes, and they are committed to helping you reach your educational goals!
It's not just everywhere you get to have the atmosphere of a major university without getting lost in the crowd. Texas Tech University is home to just over 40,000 students, with 3,200 students currently enrolled in the Davis College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. The Department of Plant & Soil Science is excited about each one of our undergraduate and graduate students, on campus and at a distance. And frankly, it might be worth a visit just to experience the remarkable campus architecture.
Beyond hosting Texas Tech University's campus, the city of Lubbock is in the unique position of offering many of the social and cultural benefits of a major city (without the traffic and astronomical real estate prices), while still maintaining a uniquely West Texan sense of ease and hospitality. Known as the Hub City, the area has been a cultural and economic crossroads since before the days of Buddy Holly, and that tradition continues on with a vibrant art and music scene.
Can't move to Lubbock? No problem. One of the unique aspects of our department is the opportunity to earn a degree without needing to uproot your life. We offer an online Bachelor of Science, two online Master of Science degrees, and a selection of graduate and professional certificate programs that can be completed at a distance. Whether you are in Texas, Michigan, Brazil, or Estonia, the sky is the limit!
Only a fraction of your education will happen in the classroom; the most valuable experiences happen when you dig in and get involved. Here in PSS, there are so many ways to get started:
Funding is offered through the university, college, department, and sources outside of Texas Tech. Check our running list of external scholarships regularly to keep up with new opportunities:
Need to travel? Reserve a room? Apply to graduate? We've collected our department's forms and guidelines in one place, so check here first:
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PSS’s Pradeep Kumar Participates in National Congressional Visit Meetings
by: Norman Martin
'Investing in agricultural research supports innovation and helps farmers tackle challenges. Participating in these conversations reinforced my belief that research and policy must go hand in hand.'
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