Bachelor's in Plant and Soil Sciences

Sam Houston State University (SHSU) is renowned for its commitment to academic excellence and a vibrant campus life. With a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs, the university caters to the intellectual and professional aspirations of a broad student body. At SHSU, students benefit from a dynamic learning environment and innovative teaching methods. The university places a strong emphasis on research, offering students opportunities to engage in meaningful projects that contribute to their fields of study. Beyond academics, SHSU fosters a sense of community through various extracurricular activities, encouraging students to develop leadership skills and form lasting connections. With a rich history and a forward-looking approach to education, Sam Houston State University continues to be a hub of knowledge, learning, and personal growth in the heart of Texas.

The Bachelor of Science in Plant and Soil Sciences is ideal for students interested in careers related to production, marketing and/or management of horticulture or agronomic crops, landscape design/installation/maintenance, plant breeding and other related businesses. The plant and soil sciences degree offers students formal classroom instruction with hands-on laboratory experiences in the scientific aspects of plants and soil. Students may specialize in either agronomy or horticulture. Agronomy is the production and protection of feed, food, fiber, and oil crops as well as turf grass production and management. Horticulture is landscape operations, greenhouse management, plant propagation, and various production aspects of vegetable, fruit, nut, and ornamental crops.