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College of Science and Engineering Technology

Plant and Soil Sciences

SHSU’s B.S. in Plant and Soil Sciences blends science and fieldwork, preparing students for careers in crop production, horticulture, conservation, and education.

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Degree
  • Bachelor of Science
Location
  • Huntsville
Type of Instruction
  • Face to Face
Length

4 Years

Pursue Your Excellence in Agriculture

The B.S. in Plant & Soil Sciences at SHSU offers specialization in agronomy—focused on feed, fiber, and turf production—or horticulture—emphasizing greenhouse management, plant propagation, and landscape design. Students combine classroom instruction with hands-on labs and field experiences in state-of-the-art greenhouses, Gibbs Ranch, and agriculture centers. Core studies in soil science, plant propagation, and crop production equip graduates for a variety of careers in agriculture or advanced studies.

Grow Your Ag Science Career

SHSU’s B.S. in Plant & Soil Sciences delivers a robust agricultural education through dual specializations in agronomy or horticulture. Students engage in hands-on learning using greenhouses, labs, and a working ranch, while gaining applied crop, soil, and plant science knowledge. With career-ready training or teaching certification options, this program prepares graduates for versatile roles in agriculture, conservation, and education.

  • Dual Focus

    Choose agronomy—specializing in crop and turf production—or horticulture—centering on greenhouse ops, propagation, and landscape design. The degree builds expertise tailored to student interests.

  • Learning Facilities

    Enjoy hands-on practice in modern greenhouses, labs, and Gibbs Ranch, with facilities for field crops, soils, and plant science, ensuring real-world agricultural experience.

  • Career Options

    Graduates enter nursery, turf, landscape, crop production, sales, extension services, conservation, or teaching, and an optional certification prepares students for agriculture education careers.

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Find Your Future Career

Graduates move into careers in agronomy, horticulture, landscape design, nursery management, turf, crop production, sales, conservation, extension services, education, and more.

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Expert Agriculture Faculty

SHSU’s plant & soil faculty combine expertise in crop science, horticulture, soil fertility, and agronomy, guiding students through hands-on labs, fieldwork, and applied research.

Become a Bearkat

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