Prospective Undergraduates
The following pages have been prepared to introduce prospective students to fields of study within the Dept. of Crop and Soil Sciences. Inside you will find degree requirements, core courses, careers, salary information, scholarships and financial aid, respective graduate program information, and contact information.
Crop Science (overview) |
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| Crop science is the study of the world's major food, feed, turf and fiber crops, and their environment. It is a broad discipline encompassing breeding, genetics, production, and management. Program emphasis is on developing and applying new technology to ensure a safe and abundant food supply and a sustainable agroecosystem. | |
Cropping Systems |
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Business and Industry |
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Turf Management |
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Crop Science/Biotechnology |
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Soil Science (overview) |
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| Soil science is a natural resource science devoted to studying the thin layer of the earth's lithosphere (crust) responsible for supporting life. Soil science includes the basic biological, chemical, geological, and physical characteristics of the world's soils and their management to produce food and protect the environment. You can deepen your knowledge choosing one of the following degree options: | |
Environmental Soil Science |
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Soil Management |
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Sustainable Agriculture |
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Precision Farming |
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Agriculture and Food Systems (web site) |
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| The Agricultural and Food Systems degree program is an exciting, college-wide, interdisciplinary program that offers a Bachelor of Science degree with five majors: | |
Agricultural Business and Technology Systems |
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Agricultural Education |
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Organic Agriculture Systems |
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Pest Management Systems |
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Plant and Soil Systems |
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Graduate Studies
We offer M.S. and Ph.D. degrees on Crop Science and Soil Science, as well as an M.S. Degree in Agriculture. Learn more here.
Visit the Department
We welcome your visit. Please use this email form or call Hillary Templin, Academic Coordinator, at 509-335-2615, who will discuss with you your interests and arrange a customized visit with CSS facutly, staff, and students, as well as a tour of our teaching and research facilities.
How to Apply
Please follow this link to the Future Student site at WSU to apply for admission. Please know if you have any questions, our Academic Coordinated (listed below) is happy to assist.
Contact Information
Hillary Templin, Academic Coordinator
Department of Crop and Soil Sciences
College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences
Washington State University
205 Johnson Hall
PO Box 646420
Pullman, WA 99164-6420
Email: htemplin@wsu.edu
Phone: 509-335-2615
Fax: 509-335-8674
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