Graduate Studies
We are pleased you are considering the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences at Washington State University for your graduate studies! Whether you are interested in pursuing a Master of Science or Doctor of Philosophy degree, you will find dedicated and caring faculty, staff, and students ready to welcome you to our program.
Our department offers M.S. and Ph.D. programs in Crop Science and Soil Science, with the ability to conduct graduate research in a variety of specialized areas within each discipline.
Current research in Crop Science is being conducted in the areas of plant breeding and genetics, crop and seed production, turf management, weed science, plant physiology, cereal chemistry, and plant biotechnology.
Soil Science current research areas include soil fertility and plant nutrition, soil physics, soil chemistry, soil microbiology, soil genesis morphology and classification, organic and sustainable agriculture, and remote sensing technology including GIS, GPS, and soil mapping.
Research facilities include state of the art laboratories and greenhouse facilities, and research farms located in Pullman, as well as throughout the state at five Research and Extension Centers. Graduate students learn valuable skills and knowledge working side by side with faculty members and research technicians providing them the opportunity to play an integral role in the advancement of their major advisor’s research. Students also have the opportunity to gain leadership, communication, and instructional experience through the option of serving as teaching assistants for one or more courses within their discipline.
Contact Information
Debra Marsh, 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: marshdj@wsu.edu
Phone: 509-335-2615
Fax: 509-335-8674
How to Apply
Instructions for applying to the graduate program are explained here.
Funding Opportunities
A listing of current funding opportunities is listed here, including research assistantships and NSPIRE-IGERT PhD Graduate Fellowships.
More Study Options
- M.S. in Agriculture
The emphasis of the Master of Science in Agriculture program is on the agricultural professional, practitioner, and educator. It addresses the increased need for prepared individuals capable of applying new and emerging technologies and scientific findings to ongoing issues in production agriculture. - Graduate Certificate Options
Certificates are available in Organic Agriculture and Sustainable Agriculture.
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