Jun 06, 2026  
DRAFT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
DRAFT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Soil Health Management Minor

Location(s): Brookings Main Campus


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Program Coordinator/Contact

Karen Sanguinet, Klingbeil Endowed 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 Health Management Minor is open to students of all majors and provides a strong background in basic soil health sciences, covering such topics as soil biology, soil chemistry, conservation, contaminants, and sustainable land management practices. Students completing this minor may seek employment in areas of agricultural production, marketing, management, natural resource management, and conservation, i.e., areas in which decision-making requires a sound understanding of soils.

Certification and Licensure

Students seeking Soil Science Certification should contact their advisor and refer to the Soil Science Society of America website.

Academic Requirements


Students must have a 2.5 GPA or higher and a grade of C or higher in the program’s coursework.

Requirements for Soil Health Management Minor: 18 Credits


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Select 15 credits from the following. Credits: 15

Total Required Credits: 18


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