What is environmental soil and water science?
Environmental soil and water science is all about learning how to use the latest science to manage land and water in safe and innovative ways. In this major, you’ll study how soil, water, plants and communities connect so you can help protect the planet and build real solutions for agriculture and the environment.
When you graduate, you’ll be prepared to team up with farmers, community leaders and scientists to address environmental challenges and support healthier, more sustainable communities.
What you'll learn
As a student, you’ll take courses in soil science, water resource management, ecology, biology, geology, meteorology and professional development to prepare for careers in soil and water science.
With this major, you will:
- learn how to use biological, chemical and physical science to protect soil and water quality
- understand how land supports human needs, including recreation, waste disposal, food production and more
- explore how protecting and restoring soil and water resources helps build sustainable communities
- apply advanced scientific analysis to current issues in local environments
- develop, communicate and work toward solutions in soil and water science
Why study environmental soil and water science at MSU?
By studying soil and water conservation at MSU, you’ll connect with alumni and faculty who are global leaders in research and education about the relationship between human activity and natural resource management.
This major prepares you for action, whether you want to protect Michigan’s freshwater systems, manage water resources in the Great Lakes or help local farmers manage their soil and drainage systems. You’ll graduate ready to work with communities around the world to protect the planet.
Hands-on learning opportunities
You’ll gain hands-on experience using state-of-the-art labs on campus. Students combine physical science, biological science and environmental science with crop production and business operations.
