Soil Science Certification

Program Coordinator/Contact

Brent Turnipseed, Interim Department Head
Department of Agronomy, Horticulture and Plant Science
Raven Precision Agriculture Center 140
605-688-4600 (Department Head, SRPAC 140)
605-688-4450 (Teaching Office, SNP 247)

Program Information

The soil science certification curriculum is open to students of all majors and focuses on basic soil sciences, covering such topics as soil biology, soil chemistry, conservation, contaminants, and land management. Students completing the recommended coursework may seek employment in areas of agricultural production, marketing, management, and conservation.

Certification and Licensure

Students seeking certification or licensure as a professional soil scientist should contact their advisor and refer to the Soil Science Society of America webpage.

Course Delivery Format

The program coursework is available on campus, in classrooms and laboratories, as well as field-based settings.