Licence en Sciences des Plantes et du Sol

The Ferguson College of Agriculture Department of Plant and Soil Sciences strives to be recognized as an outstanding Department of Plant and Soil Sciences in the United States, attracting and retaining the best students, faculty and staff. Not only will students be learning from faculty who are experts in their field, but they will also have the chance to participate and become part of many high impact, enriching opportunities.

A degree from the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences could put you on the path to developing a wheat variety that will be planted on millions of acres or helping hundreds of land owners in developing countries with management plans to care for their land. You could even return to your home town to improve the agricultural productivity of your community. Regardless of what your career plans are, studying in the Plant and Soil Sciences Department will provide numerous opportunities for you to gain technical knowledge and experience, enhance your professional skills, and develop lifelong friendships.

You are not a number in our college — you are an individual with unique needs, interests and goals. We make it a top priority to create a family atmosphere in and out of the classroom, while still challenging you with rigorous and engaging academics offered by our dedicated faculty, and plenty of opportunity for gaining real-world experience.

Students in our college come from both urban settings and traditional agricultural backgrounds. They are first-generation, legacy, in-state, out-of-state and out-of-country students. This diversity adds strength to the Ferguson College of Agriculture experience.