Undergraduate Certificate in Soil Science
Description
The Certificate in Soil Science Licensing offers a course of study that will meet the educational requirements needed for soil science licensing programs currently offered in NorthCarolina, as well as 14 other states including Virginia, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. This program can be completed totally online.
Contact Information:
Dr. M.J. Vepraskas
William Neal Reynolds Professor, and Dept. of Soil Science DE Coordinator
3413 Williams Hall
NC State University
Campus Box 7619
Raleigh, NC 27695
Phone: 919-515-1458
e-mail: Michael_vepraskas@ncsu.edu
Curriculum
(What will I learn?)
Prerequisites:
Training in basic sciences as follows:
Subject: |
Semesters required: |
Chemistry |
2 |
Physics |
1 |
Biology |
1 |
Mathematics |
Through algebra and trigonometry |
Required Courses*:
*Prerequisites may be required in some courses. Students should contact instructors before enrolling to discuss eligibility.
- SSC 200 Soil Science (3 hrs) (DE/Campus)
- SSC 341 Soil Fertility and Fertilizers (3 hrs) (DE/Campus)
- SSC 470/570 Wetland Soils (3 hrs) (DE/Campus)
Elective Courses:
- SSC 332 Environmental Soil Microbiology, or (3 hrs) (Campus)
- SSC 352 Soil Microbiology ( 4 hrs) (DE)
- SSC 452 Soil Classification, or (4 hrs) (Campus)
- SSC 551 Soil Morphology, Genesis, Classification (3 hrs) (DE)
- SSC 461 Soil Physical Properties and Plant Growth, or (3 hrs) (Campus)
- SSC 562 Environmental Applications of Soil Science (3 hrs) (DE/Campus)
Estimated Total Credit Hours Required: 15
A grade of C or higher in each course is required.
Admissions requirements
(Is this the program for me? How do I apply?)
This program will be open to undergraduate students and those pursuing continuing education credits. It will also be open to students outside of North Carolina State University.
Plan of study
(How much time will it take?)
Contact the Program Coordinator.
Registration information
(When can I start?)
Contact the Program Coordinator.