coas.siu.edu | Degree Programs and Specializations

INTRODUCTION

The Department of Plant, Soil Science and Agricultural Systemsoffers a comprehensive education leading to undergraduate degrees in two areas of study:

· Agricultural Systems

· Plant and Soil Sciene

Students can chose from several interesting and exciting degree programs and specializations. Or, students can work directly with a faculty advisor to customize a course of study to meet their educational objectives. We’re excited about having you as a student, and we want you to know we're here to meet your educational needs!

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS AND SPECIALIZATIONS

Select from one of the followingexciting undergraduate offerings:

Agricultural Systems

· Agricultural Education

· Agricultural Production

· Agricultural Systems Technology

· General Agriculture

Plant and Soil Science

· Business

· Environmental Studies

· General Specialization

· Landscape Horticulture

· Science Specialization

· Turfgrass Management

If none of these offerings entirely suites your educational aspirations, contact a Coordinating Counselor in the deparment to discuss the option of designing a uniquely specialized course of study to meet your career goals. After talking with you, the Coordinating Counselor will select a faculty advisor that matches your professional interests and place you in contact with that faculty member to get you started on the road to accomplishing your educational objectives!

GRADUATE PROGRAMS AND SPECIALIZATIONS

Select from one of the following graduate program offerings:

· Crop Science

· Environmental Resources and Policy

· Horticultural Sciences

· Plant Biology

· Soil Science

Or, pursue a Ph.D. in Agricultural Sciences:

· Ph.D. in Agricultural Sciences

All program offerings include a broad spectrum of possibilities for the graduate student. The Departmenttailors its graduate program to meet the specific needs of each student. Our College is home to some of the nation’s most productive scientists. Ongoing research addresses a broad range of subjects, and our faculty have the knowledge and expertise to assist you in your specialized course of study.

ADVISEMENT

The advisement system at the College of Agricultural Sciences is a unique and student-oriented system. The system has proven effective in enhancing student retention and fostering positive faculty-student relationships throughout a student’s educational experience.

The layered advisement system first places a student in contact with a Coordinating Counselor. The Coordinating Counselor meets with the student to discuss educational goals and objectives. Once the Coordinating Counselor fully understands the student’s educational ambitions, the Counselor will assign a faculty advisor to assist the student throughout their educational endeavors at the College of Agricultural Sciences. Many students find this faculty-student relationship invaluable, and often call on their faculty advisors for job recommendations and professional advice. Our goal is to keep students on the right track to obtaining a degree in a timely manner!

COORDINATING COUNSELORS

The Coordinating Counselors for the Department of Plant, Soil Science and Agricultural Systems are:

Agricultural Systems

· Dr. Dennis Watson

[Agriculture Technology, Agriculture Production, General Agriculture]

· Dr. Dexter Wakefield

[Agriculture Education]

Plant and Soil Science

· Professor Karen Midden

[Business, General, Horticulture Landscape]

· Dr. S.K. Chong

[Environmental Studies, Science, Turfgrass Management]