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

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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Department Faculty

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Master of Science Program (MS)


Contact Information

Application Questions

Alicia Velasquez
(520) 621-1606
avelasqu@ag.arizona.edu

Advising Questions

Dr. Markus Tuller, Associate Professor, Director SWES Graduate Programs
(520) 621-7225
mtuller@cals.arizona.edu

Financial Aid

  • There is no guarantee of departmental financial assistance. Prospective students should directly contact faculty members with whom they potentially share research interests regarding Research Assistantships.

Application Requirements

Please see other requirements below.

Standardized Test Requirements

Please see other requirements below.

Other Application Requirements

  • ALL applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 GPA grade scale.
  • Copy of the Graduate College application form, whether on-line or paper application
  • Letter of Interest - One- or two-page letter specifying your area of interest and goals.
  • Three letters of recommendation (letter writers should use their own letterhead stationery/envelopes).
  • GRE scores - requested, but not required. GRE Institution Code: 4832
  • *If INTERNATIONAL applicant, TOEFL REQUIRED: TOEFL score must be at least 550 (paper-based) or 80 (Internet-based). TOEFL test scores are valid for two years from the test date. TOEFL Institution Code: 4832
  • Official transcripts from ALL institutions attended ? If you are currently in the process of completing a degree program, please mail your transcript, including your current course schedule, and later submit a MANDATORY final, official transcript that lists your graduation date and degree awarded. *If INTERNATIONAL applicant, original and English language translation transcripts, showing courses, grades and degrees awarded. If graded on other than a 4.0 grading scale, please provide appropriate equivalency. If you are currently in the process of completing a degree program, please mail your transcript, including your current course schedule, and later submit a MANDATORY final, official transcript that lists your graduation date and degree awarded.
  • Complete and return the following forms: Educational Goals and Interests worksheet, Prerequisites and Deficiencies worksheet, Department Application
  • Contact Alicia Velasquez, avelasqu@ag.arizona.edu, to request the forms and include your complete name, degree type and admission semester (i.e. Fall 2007, Spring 2008) in the "Subject" line of all such correspondence.

Application Deadline(s)

Domestic Applicants
Fall
June 1
Spring
October 1
Summer I
No admissions
Summer II
No admissions
International Applicants
Fall
December 1
Spring
June 1
Summer I
No admissions
Summer II
No admissions

Program Codes

GRE Code(s)
4832. *For INTERNATIONAL applicants, TOEFL Code is also 4832.

Program Requirements

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Doctor of Philosophy Program (PhD)


Contact Information

Application Questions

Alicia Velasquez
(520) 621-1606
avelasqu@ag.arizona.edu

Advising Questions

Dr. Markus Tuller, Associate Professor, Director SWES Graduate Programs
(520) 621-7225
mtuller@cals.arizona.edu

Financial Aid

  • There is no guarantee of departmental financial assistance. Prospective students should directly contact faculty members with whom they potentially share research interests regarding Research Assistantships.

Application Requirements

Please see other requirements below.

Standardized Test Requirements

Please see other requirements below.

Other Application Requirements

  • M.S. degree
  • ALL applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 GPA grade scale.
  • Copy of the Graduate College application form, whether on-line or paper application
  • Letter of Interest - One- or two-page letter specifying your area of interest and goals.
  • Three letters of recommendation (letter writers should use their own letterhead stationery/envelopes).
  • GRE scores - requested, but not required. GRE Institution Code: 4832
  • *If INTERNATIONAL applicant, TOEFL REQUIRED: TOEFL score must be at least 550 (paper-based) or 80 (Internet-based). TOEFL test scores are valid for two years from the test date. TOEFL Institution Code: 4832
  • Official transcripts from ALL institutions attended. If you are currently in the process of completing a degree program, please mail your transcript, including your current course schedule, and later submit a MANDATORY final, official transcript that lists your graduation date and degree awarded. *If INTERNATIONAL applicant, original and English language translation transcripts, showing courses, grades and degrees awarded. If graded on other than a 4.0 grading scale, please provide appropriate equivalency. If you are currently in the process of completing a degree program, please mail your transcript, including your current course schedule, and later submit a MANDATORY final, official transcript that lists your graduation date and degree awarded.
  • Complete and return the following forms: Educational Goals and Interests worksheet, Prerequisites and Deficiencies worksheet, Department Application
  • Contact Alicia Velasquez, avelasqu@ag.arizona.edu, to request the forms and include your complete name, degree type and admission semester (i.e. Fall 2007, Spring 2008) in the "Subject" line of all such correspondence.

Application Deadline(s)

Domestic Applicants
Fall
June 1
Spring
October 1
Summer I
No admissions
Summer II
No admissions
International Applicants
Fall
December 1
Spring
June 1
Summer I
No admissions
Summer II
No admissions

Program Codes

GRE Code(s)
4832. *For INTERNATIONAL applicants, TOEFL Code is also 4832.
NRC Fields(s)
Earth Sciences, Chemistry, Microbiology, Plant Sciences

Program Requirements