Program Overview

Crop and Soil Sciences Program

The Crop and Soil Sciences (CSS) program at Virginia Tech focuses on the fundamentals of plant science and improvement, as well as soil and environmental stewardship. This program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute to feeding the world, protecting the environment, and producing quality turfgrass.

Program Overview

As a student majoring in Crop and Soil Sciences, you can expect quality academic programs that are relevant for today and tomorrow. The program offers opportunities for involvement and experience, as well as individual and personal attention from award-winning faculty and staff. The curriculum provides the rigor, flexibility, and practical knowledge that will help you succeed regardless of the path you choose. You will learn the fundamentals of soil, plant, and environmental sciences to prepare you for your career.

Options within the Department

The department offers various options, including:

• Agronomy
• Crop genetics and breeding
• International agriculture
• Turfgrass management
• Soils and land rehabilitation
• Agroecology
• Turf management
• Biotechnology and genetics
• International agriculture

Career Opportunities

Careers in Crop and Soil Sciences range from:

• Integrated pest management
• International development
• Environmental legislation
• Biotechnological investigation
• Cash cropping
• Product marketing

Degree Types

The program offers the following degree types:

• Bachelor of Science
• Master of Science
• Doctor of Philosophy

Keywords

The program is associated with the following keywords:

• Agribusiness
• Agriculture
• Agronomy
• Biology
• Biotechnology
• Chemistry
• Conservation
• Crop Genetics and Breeding
• Crop Production
• Crops
• Ecology
• Environment Sustainability
• Evaluation
• Farm
• Farm Management
• Feed
• Fertilizers
• Fiber
• Food Science
• Grassland
• Herbicide
• Horticulture
• Pest Management
• Pesticide
• Plant Pathology
• Plant Production
• Plant Science
• Sustainable Agriculture
• Sustainable Plant Science
• Turfgrass Management
• Weed Science

Related Programs

Related programs include:

• Exploring Life Sciences (undecided)
• Agricultural Technology (Associate Degree)
• Animal and Poultry Sciences
• Dairy Science
• Agribusiness
• Environmental Science

Admissions

The program is available to:

• First-Year Applicants
• Fall Transfer Applicants
• Spring Transfer Applicants
• Summer Transfer Applicants

Colleges

The program is part of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.