Tracks
Students enrolled in the Department of Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences may develop their MS or Ph.D. program in one of the following tracks, with their research project in one or more of the department's program areas. Each program is tailored to meet the interests of the student and the needs of the student's research program.
Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences
Graduate students in this track can formulate their course work with a focus on the sustainable production of agronomic, turf, silviculture, and ornamental crops, with a strong background in traditional soil science. This program is designed for students with a strong interest in agricultural sciences and natural resource management, as related to sustainable productivity and water quality.
Environmental Science
Graduate students in this track can formulate their course work with a focus on environmental science. This program is designed for students with a strong interest in non-traditional soil science, as related to surface and groundwater quality. Distance Education students should visit the SWES Online section or contact Dr. Samir Daroub (sdaroub@ufl.edu), Distance Education Coordinator.
Interdisciplinary Ecology
via the School of Natural Resources and Environment
Graduate students can also apply to this major to work with Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences faculty to obtain graduate degrees in the Interdisciplinary Ecology Program through the School of Natural Resources and Environment.
The above tracks are within the student's primary field of study (i.e. student's major). The degree and major appear on the student's transcript, however tracks do not. In addition, students may earn minors from other departments or concentrations, which are interdisciplinary in nature. Both minors and concentrations may appear on a student's transcript.
