Soil, Water and Environmental Sciences
- Programs under this Major:
- Master of Science Program (MS)
- Doctor of Philosophy Program (PhD)
Major Description
The department offers opportunities for study toward the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees with a major in Soil, Water, and Environmental Science. Three areas of emphasis are available: Environmental Science, Soil Science, and Soil-Plant-Water relations. Areas of concentration in Environmental Science... Show Full Description
The department offers opportunities for study toward the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees with a major in Soil, Water, and Environmental Science. Three areas of emphasis are available: Environmental Science, Soil Science, and Soil-Plant-Water relations. Areas of concentration in Environmental Science include: environmental chemistry; environmental microbiology; contaminant transport; pollution management and remediation; water quality; and remote sensing of terrestrial ecosystems. Areas of concentration in Soil Science include: soil physics; soil chemistry; soil biology; soil genesis, morphology, and classification; and soil mineralogy. Areas of concentration in Soil-Plant-Water Relations include soil-water management, soil fertility, and plant nutrition. Theses and dissertations are required and must be prepared in acceptable formats according to department and Graduate College guidelines. A minor is available with a minimum of 12 units. Details of the graduate program can be found in the Department's Graduate Student Handbook. Graduate study in the Department of Soil, Water and Environmental Science is open to students with undergraduate preparation in biological, chemical, physical, earth or engineering sciences. A limited number of graduate teaching/research assistantships are available. The Department of Soil, Water and Environmental Science brings together an interdisciplinary faculty of scientists, distinguished by their understanding of soil, water, and the environment, and their abilities to conduct research and facilitate planning toward the solution of environmental and resource use problems. Approximately 80 graduate students are currently enrolled in the department. Hide Description
Department: Soil, Water and Environmental Science
- Phone:
- (520) 621-7228
- Fax:
- (520) 621-1647
- Mailing Address:
- Shantz Building, Room 429
- Website:
- http://ag.arizona.edu/SWES/
- Majors:
- Aquaculture, Soil, Water and Environmental Sciences
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Master of Science Program (MS)
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Alicia Velasquez Advising Questions
Dr. Markus Tuller, Associate Professor, Director SWES Graduate Programs |
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Doctor of Philosophy Program (PhD)
Contact InformationApplication Questions
Alicia Velasquez Advising Questions
Dr. Markus Tuller, Associate Professor, Director SWES Graduate Programs |
Financial Aid
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Application RequirementsPlease see other requirements below. |
Standardized Test RequirementsPlease see other requirements below. |
Other Application Requirements
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Application Deadline(s)Domestic Applicants
International Applicants
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Program Codes |
Program Requirements |
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