Program Overview

Overview

Soil and Crop Sciences can prepare you for a challenging career in many areas including: soil and crop management, plant breeding and genetics, seed science, environmental soil science, soil resources and conservation, and ecosystem management.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Soil and Crop Sciences

Areas of Study

• Crop science
• Plant biotechnology, genetics, and breeding
• Soil science

Requirements

Coursework, credit requirements, and more information is available in the Colorado State University general catalog.

Student Employment

Graduate students interested in employment positions (GTA, GRA, GSA appointments and hourly positions) should contact their advisor and their departmental graduate coordinator for the process to apply.

Financial Aid

• Financial aid resources available through the Office of Financial Aid website.
• Your department may have financial aid options available and please check our financial resource section for additional opportunities.

Program Codes

• On-campus: SOCR-PHD

Program Information

GRE not required

Colleges

• Agricultural Sciences
  • Business
  • Health and Human Sciences
  • Liberal Arts
  • Morgan Library
  • Natural Sciences
  • Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
  • Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering
  • Warner College of Natural Resources

Schools & Programs

• Graduate School
• International Programs
• School of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering
• School of Education
• School of Global Environmental Sustainability
• School of Materials Science and Engineering
• School of Music, Theatre and Dance
• School of Public Health
• School of Social Work