Crop, Soil & Environmental Sciences

The Crop, Soil & Environmental Sciences program at Auburn University offers advanced degrees including a Master of Science (M.S.), Master of Agriculture (M.Ag), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.). These programs emphasize both theoretical knowledge and practical research skills in areas such as soil fertility, plant nutrition, and environmental quality. The M.S. program requires a minimum of 30 semester hours, including thesis research, while the M.Ag focuses more on classroom learning and requires a professional paper. The Ph.D. program is research-intensive, requiring 60 hours of coursework and a dissertation. Graduates are prepared for careers in academia, research, and various sectors of agriculture and environmental science.