{"id":611,"date":"2016-12-13T16:57:07","date_gmt":"2016-12-13T16:57:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-dev-site\/?page_id=611"},"modified":"2026-04-07T08:54:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T12:54:36","slug":"undergraduate","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/students\/undergraduate\/","title":{"rendered":"Undergraduate Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"ncst-aside-container\">\n  <div class=\"ncst-aside-contents\">\n    <a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-spotlight-box has-gray-600-background-color with-cta\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/students\/careers\/\"\n    data-ua-cat=\"Content Card\"\n    data-ua-action=\"Content Card Click\"\n    data-ua-label=https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/students\/careers\/\n  >\n  \n\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                          <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">Crop and Soil Careers<\/h3>\n              \n\n      \t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">National demand for crop and soil scientists is far outpacing the number of graduates.<\/p>\n\t      \t    \n              <p class=\"content-card__cta\">Explore <span class=nowrap>opportunities&nbsp;<span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            \n            <use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n        <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get Your Hands Dirty<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As an undergraduate student in Crop and Soil Sciences, you will take courses&nbsp;specific to your program of study and in the basic sciences.&nbsp;You can&nbsp;tailor your program to your specific interests with elective courses.&nbsp;What\u2019s more, you can strengthen your skills in public speaking, writing, economics, statistics, and computer science.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-ncst-link-list ncst-link-list layout-two-column\"><h2 class=\"link-list-section__heading\">Learn more about our<\/h2><div class=\"link-list__container\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-ncst-bold-link ncst-component__bold-link-container\"> <a href=\"#bachelors-degrees\" class=\"ncst-component__bold-link text-link\" data-ua-cat=\"Bold Link Block\" data-ua-action=\"Bold Link Click\" data-ua-label=\"#bachelors-degrees\"><span class=\"text\">Bachelor&#8217;s Degrees<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-ncst-bold-link ncst-component__bold-link-container\"> <a href=\"#minors\" class=\"ncst-component__bold-link text-link\" data-ua-cat=\"Bold Link Block\" data-ua-action=\"Bold Link Click\" data-ua-label=\"#minors\"><span class=\"text\">Minors<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-ncst-bold-link ncst-component__bold-link-container\"> <a href=\"#undergrad-certificates\" class=\"ncst-component__bold-link text-link\" data-ua-cat=\"Bold Link Block\" data-ua-action=\"Bold Link Click\" data-ua-label=\"#undergrad-certificates\"><span class=\"text\">Undergraduate Certificates<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-ncst-bold-link ncst-component__bold-link-container\"> <a href=\"#associates-degrees\" class=\"ncst-component__bold-link text-link\" data-ua-cat=\"Bold Link Block\" data-ua-action=\"Bold Link Click\" data-ua-label=\"#associates-degrees\"><span class=\"text\">Associate&#8217;s Degrees<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/a> <\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-contact-section has-reynolds-400-background-color\"><h4>Contact Us<\/h4><div class=\"contact-card-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-single-contact-card contact-card-item\"><div class=\"single-card-heading\"><span class=\"ncst-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" size=\"75\"><path d=\"M295.58 382.33v9.36h-78.17v-9.36H8.6v31.59h494.8v-31.59H295.58zM408.65 171.79v-21.06H198.1V192.83h210.55v-21.04zM103.35 150.73h63.17v63.17h-63.17zM408.65 277.06V256H198.1v42.11h210.55v-21.05zM103.35 245.48h63.17v63.17h-63.17z\"><\/path><path d=\"M461.29 98.08H50.71l-.04 273.72h410.62V98.08ZM441.6 352.25H70.37V117.63H441.6v234.62Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h5>Email<\/h5><\/div><div class=\"single-card-content\"><p>cropsoil-undergraduate-office@ncsu.edu<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-single-contact-card contact-card-item\"><div class=\"single-card-heading\"><span class=\"ncst-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" size=\"75\"><path d=\"M500.36 64H11.64L256 282.85ZM148.59 257.34l-137-122.18V384.9Zm214.83 0 137 124.87v-247ZM256 352.67l-68.48-60.42L22.38 448h471.27L323.13 293.59Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h5>Request Information<\/h5><\/div><div class=\"single-card-content\"><p>Join the email list to get information on undergraduate programs.<br>go.ncsu.edu\/grow-with-us<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bachelors-degrees\">Bachelor&#8217;s Degrees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems major has a strong foundation in the science of sustainable agriculture and food systems. This major integrates agriculture, horticulture, soil science, entomology, and ecology together with social sciences and economics to create a flexible experience for our students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/agroecology.wordpress.ncsu.edu\/\" class=\"btn ncst-block__button-link\" data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\" data-ua-cat=\"Button Block\" data-ua-action=\"Button Click\" data-ua-label=\"https:\/\/agroecology.wordpress.ncsu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"text\">Visit program website<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\">\n<svg class=\"wp-block-ncst-wolficon wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg>\n<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Students can choose from three Agroecology concentrations below<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion ncst-accordion\"><div class=\"accordion\" id=\"ncst-accordion-0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item ncst-accordion-item panel\"><a class=\"accordion-item__header collapsed\" href=\"#ncst-accordion-item-0-0\" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-0\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#ncst-accordion-item-0-0\" aria-controls=\"ncst-accordion-item-0-0\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\"><span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span><\/span><h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h5\">Agroecology Research and Production<\/h2><\/a><div class=\"collapse panel-collapse accordion-item__content-container \" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-0-0\" aria-labelledby=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-0\" data-parent=\"#ncst-accordion-0\"><div class=\"accordion-item__content\">\n<p>Interested in the deeper science of sustainable agriculture production practices, research, and graduate school opportunities in agriculture, entomology, horticulture, soil sciences and related sciences?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-button\"><a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.ncsu.edu\/undergraduate\/agriculture-life-sciences\/crop-soil-sciences\/agroecology-sustainable-food-systems-bs-agroecology-research-production-concentration\/\" class=\"btn ncst-block__button-link\" data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\" data-ua-cat=\"Button Block\" data-ua-action=\"Button Click\" data-ua-label=\"http:\/\/catalog.ncsu.edu\/undergraduate\/agriculture-life-sciences\/crop-soil-sciences\/agroecology-sustainable-food-systems-bs-agroecology-research-production-concentration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"text\">Program info<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\">\n<svg class=\"wp-block-ncst-wolficon wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg>\n<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item ncst-accordion-item panel\"><a class=\"accordion-item__header collapsed\" href=\"#ncst-accordion-item-0-1\" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-1\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#ncst-accordion-item-0-1\" aria-controls=\"ncst-accordion-item-0-1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\"><span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span><\/span><h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h5\">Community Food Systems<\/h2><\/a><div class=\"collapse panel-collapse accordion-item__content-container \" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-0-1\" aria-labelledby=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-1\" data-parent=\"#ncst-accordion-0\"><div class=\"accordion-item__content\">\n<p>Interested in food policy and education, nutrition, food security, community impacts, and graduate school opportunities in sociology, economics, education and other disciplines related to food?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-button\"><a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.ncsu.edu\/undergraduate\/agriculture-life-sciences\/crop-soil-sciences\/agroecology-sustainable-food-systems-bs-community-food-systems-concentration\/\" class=\"btn ncst-block__button-link\" data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\" data-ua-cat=\"Button Block\" data-ua-action=\"Button Click\" data-ua-label=\"http:\/\/catalog.ncsu.edu\/undergraduate\/agriculture-life-sciences\/crop-soil-sciences\/agroecology-sustainable-food-systems-bs-community-food-systems-concentration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"text\">Program info<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\">\n<svg class=\"wp-block-ncst-wolficon wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg>\n<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item ncst-accordion-item panel\"><a class=\"accordion-item__header collapsed\" href=\"#ncst-accordion-item-0-2\" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-2\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#ncst-accordion-item-0-2\" aria-controls=\"ncst-accordion-item-0-2\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\"><span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span><\/span><h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h5\">Urban Horticulture<\/h2><\/a><div class=\"collapse panel-collapse accordion-item__content-container \" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-0-2\" aria-labelledby=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-2\" data-parent=\"#ncst-accordion-0\"><div class=\"accordion-item__content\">\n<p>Interested in sustainable and innovative horticultural production within urban and suburban regions, research and graduate school opportunities in horticulture, soil sciences and related sciences?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-button\"><a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.ncsu.edu\/undergraduate\/agriculture-life-sciences\/horticultural-science\/agroecology-sustainable-food-systems-bs-urban-horticulture-concentration\/\" class=\"btn ncst-block__button-link\" data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\" data-ua-cat=\"Button Block\" data-ua-action=\"Button Click\" data-ua-label=\"http:\/\/catalog.ncsu.edu\/undergraduate\/agriculture-life-sciences\/horticultural-science\/agroecology-sustainable-food-systems-bs-urban-horticulture-concentration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"text\">Program info<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\">\n<svg class=\"wp-block-ncst-wolficon wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg>\n<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Agronomy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Students gain understanding of how plants grow, how the environment impacts crop productivity, and how management and marketing decisions affect profits. Graduates of this program will feed and clothe a growing global population.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-button\"><a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.ncsu.edu\/undergraduate\/agriculture-life-sciences\/crop-soil-sciences\/crop-soil-sciences-bs-agronomy\/\" class=\"btn ncst-block__button-link\" data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\" data-ua-cat=\"Button Block\" data-ua-action=\"Button Click\" data-ua-label=\"http:\/\/catalog.ncsu.edu\/undergraduate\/agriculture-life-sciences\/crop-soil-sciences\/crop-soil-sciences-bs-agronomy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"text\">Curriculum<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\">\n<svg class=\"wp-block-ncst-wolficon wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg>\n<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Crop Biotechnology<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Through hands-on classes, students will gain new understanding of how the crops developed and improved through biotechnology react within a farm production environment. Plant breeders graduating from this program will develop the seeds used by the next generation of food producers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-button\"><a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.ncsu.edu\/undergraduate\/agriculture-life-sciences\/crop-soil-sciences\/crop-soil-sciences-bs-crop-biotechnology-semester\/\" class=\"btn ncst-block__button-link\" data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\" data-ua-cat=\"Button Block\" data-ua-action=\"Button Click\" data-ua-label=\"http:\/\/catalog.ncsu.edu\/undergraduate\/agriculture-life-sciences\/crop-soil-sciences\/crop-soil-sciences-bs-crop-biotechnology-semester\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"text\">Curriculum<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\">\n<svg class=\"wp-block-ncst-wolficon wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg>\n<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Natural Resources &#8211; Soil, Water and Land Use<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In this degree, students acquire a solid foundation in resource management with a focus on soil properties and surface and groundwater hydrology. Graduates will use their understanding of earth&#8217;s systems to help policy makers, government agencies, and private land managers make environmentally responsible decisions related to soil, water, and land use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-button\"><a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.ncsu.edu\/undergraduate\/agriculture-life-sciences\/crop-soil-sciences\/crop-soil-sciences-bs-soil-science\/\" class=\"btn ncst-block__button-link\" data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\" data-ua-cat=\"Button Block\" data-ua-action=\"Button Click\" data-ua-label=\"http:\/\/catalog.ncsu.edu\/undergraduate\/agriculture-life-sciences\/crop-soil-sciences\/crop-soil-sciences-bs-soil-science\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"text\">Curriculum<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\">\n<svg class=\"wp-block-ncst-wolficon wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg>\n<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Soil Science<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Soil is the skin of the earth and foundation of life. This science-based curriculum expands students&#8217; career options in ag and non-ag fields. Graduates obtain the course requirements to become licensed soil scientists working to sustain soil and water quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-button\"><a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.ncsu.edu\/undergraduate\/agriculture-life-sciences\/crop-soil-sciences\/crop-soil-sciences-bs-soil-science\/\" class=\"btn ncst-block__button-link\" data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\" data-ua-cat=\"Button Block\" data-ua-action=\"Button Click\" data-ua-label=\"http:\/\/catalog.ncsu.edu\/undergraduate\/agriculture-life-sciences\/crop-soil-sciences\/crop-soil-sciences-bs-soil-science\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"text\">Curriculum<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\">\n<svg class=\"wp-block-ncst-wolficon wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg>\n<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-button is-style-secondary\"><a href=\"http:\/\/go.ncsu.edu\/soil-ebook\" class=\"btn ncst-block__button-link\" data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\" data-ua-cat=\"Button Block\" data-ua-action=\"Button Click\" data-ua-label=\"http:\/\/go.ncsu.edu\/soil-ebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"text\">Program e-book<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\">\n<svg class=\"wp-block-ncst-wolficon wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg>\n<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Turfgrass Science<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Graduates with a Bachelor of Science degree in Turfgrass Science attain rewarding careers in golf course and athletic field management, home and industrial lawn businesses, sod production, recreational park turf management, agri-business management, and agri-business sales, among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-button\"><a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.ncsu.edu\/undergraduate\/agriculture-life-sciences\/crop-soil-sciences\/turfgrass-science-bs\/\" class=\"btn ncst-block__button-link\" data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\" data-ua-cat=\"Button Block\" data-ua-action=\"Button Click\" data-ua-label=\"http:\/\/catalog.ncsu.edu\/undergraduate\/agriculture-life-sciences\/crop-soil-sciences\/turfgrass-science-bs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"text\">Curriculum<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\">\n<svg class=\"wp-block-ncst-wolficon wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg>\n<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-button is-style-secondary\"><a href=\"http:\/\/go.ncsu.edu\/turf-ebook\" class=\"btn ncst-block__button-link\" data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\" data-ua-cat=\"Button Block\" data-ua-action=\"Button Click\" data-ua-label=\"http:\/\/go.ncsu.edu\/turf-ebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"text\">Program e-book<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\">\n<svg class=\"wp-block-ncst-wolficon wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg>\n<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"minors\">Minors<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"ncst-labeled-section wp-block-ncst-featured-content ncst-featured-content is-card-style layout-two-column\">\n  <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__background\">\n    <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__container\">\n             <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__content\">\n        \n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-featured-content\"><a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-content-card with-image with-cta\"\n    href=\"http:\/\/catalog.ncsu.edu\/undergraduate\/agriculture-life-sciences\/crop-soil-sciences\/crop-science-minor\/\"\n    data-ua-cat=\"Content Card\"\n    data-ua-action=\"Content Card Click\"\n    data-ua-label=http:\/\/catalog.ncsu.edu\/undergraduate\/agriculture-life-sciences\/crop-soil-sciences\/crop-science-minor\/\n  >\n  \n\n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" \n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-3247\" \n            alt=\"\" \n            src=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2016\/12\/CropSoil-Undergrad-CropMinor.jpg\" \n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; \"\n srcset=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2016\/12\/CropSoil-Undergrad-CropMinor.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2016\/12\/CropSoil-Undergrad-CropMinor-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2016\/12\/CropSoil-Undergrad-CropMinor-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2016\/12\/CropSoil-Undergrad-CropMinor-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2016\/12\/CropSoil-Undergrad-CropMinor-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2016\/12\/CropSoil-Undergrad-CropMinor-950x535.jpg 950w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2016\/12\/CropSoil-Undergrad-CropMinor-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2016\/12\/CropSoil-Undergrad-CropMinor-460x259.jpg 460w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2016\/12\/CropSoil-Undergrad-CropMinor-230x129.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                          <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">Crop Science Minor<\/h3>\n              \n\n      \t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">Open to all baccalaureate students except those majoring in Plant and Soil Sciences. Students receive a strong background in a variety of disciplines connected to crop production. Classes clarify the role crop species and rotational sequences play in agricultural enterprises.<\/p>\n\t      \t    \n              <p class=\"content-card__cta\">Program <span class=nowrap>details&nbsp;<span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            \n            <use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n        <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n\n\n<a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-content-card with-image with-cta\"\n    href=\"http:\/\/catalog.ncsu.edu\/undergraduate\/agriculture-life-sciences\/crop-soil-sciences\/soil-science-minor\/\"\n    data-ua-cat=\"Content Card\"\n    data-ua-action=\"Content Card Click\"\n    data-ua-label=http:\/\/catalog.ncsu.edu\/undergraduate\/agriculture-life-sciences\/crop-soil-sciences\/soil-science-minor\/\n  >\n  \n\n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" \n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-5369\" \n            alt=\"\" \n            src=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2018\/02\/conserve1500.jpg\" \n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; \"\n srcset=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2018\/02\/conserve1500.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2018\/02\/conserve1500-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2018\/02\/conserve1500-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2018\/02\/conserve1500-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2018\/02\/conserve1500-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2018\/02\/conserve1500-950x535.jpg 950w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2018\/02\/conserve1500-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2018\/02\/conserve1500-460x259.jpg 460w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2018\/02\/conserve1500-230x129.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                          <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">Soil Science Minor<\/h3>\n              \n\n      \t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">Intended to strengthen understanding of physical, chemical, and microbiological soil properties relevant to a student\u2019s particular land management interest. These interests may include but are not limited to: forestry, geology and natural resources.<\/p>\n\t      \t    \n              <p class=\"content-card__cta\">Program <span class=nowrap>details&nbsp;<span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            \n            <use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n        <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n\n\n<a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-content-card with-image with-cta\"\n    href=\"http:\/\/catalog.ncsu.edu\/undergraduate\/agriculture-life-sciences\/crop-soil-sciences\/turfgrass-minor\/\"\n    data-ua-cat=\"Content Card\"\n    data-ua-action=\"Content Card Click\"\n    data-ua-label=http:\/\/catalog.ncsu.edu\/undergraduate\/agriculture-life-sciences\/crop-soil-sciences\/turfgrass-minor\/\n  >\n  \n\n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" \n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-38114\" \n            alt=\"Brynna Bruxellas prepares a drone for flight at an NC&#160;State turfgrass field lab.\" \n            src=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/06\/Brynna-at-turf-lab.jpg\" \n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; \"\n srcset=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/06\/Brynna-at-turf-lab.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/06\/Brynna-at-turf-lab-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/06\/Brynna-at-turf-lab-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/06\/Brynna-at-turf-lab-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/06\/Brynna-at-turf-lab-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/06\/Brynna-at-turf-lab-950x535.jpg 950w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/06\/Brynna-at-turf-lab-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/06\/Brynna-at-turf-lab-460x259.jpg 460w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/06\/Brynna-at-turf-lab-230x129.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                          <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">Turfgrass Science Minor<\/h3>\n              \n\n      \t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">Students learn to identify and select turfgrasses for the most appropriate use in various environments. They design management programs that optimize the performance of turfgrass species while minimizing adverse environmental impacts. The minor is open to all baccalaureate students except those majoring in Turfgrass Science.<\/p>\n\t      \t    \n              <p class=\"content-card__cta\">Program <span class=nowrap>details&nbsp;<span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            \n            <use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n        <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n\n\n<a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-content-card with-image with-cta\"\n    href=\"http:\/\/catalog.ncsu.edu\/undergraduate\/agriculture-life-sciences\/crop-soil-sciences\/agroecology-minor\/\"\n    data-ua-cat=\"Content Card\"\n    data-ua-action=\"Content Card Click\"\n    data-ua-label=http:\/\/catalog.ncsu.edu\/undergraduate\/agriculture-life-sciences\/crop-soil-sciences\/agroecology-minor\/\n  >\n  \n\n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" \n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-11669\" \n            alt=\"\" \n            src=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2021\/06\/agroecology-copy.jpg\" \n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; \"\n srcset=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2021\/06\/agroecology-copy.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2021\/06\/agroecology-copy-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2021\/06\/agroecology-copy-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2021\/06\/agroecology-copy-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2021\/06\/agroecology-copy-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2021\/06\/agroecology-copy-950x535.jpg 950w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2021\/06\/agroecology-copy-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2021\/06\/agroecology-copy-460x259.jpg 460w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2021\/06\/agroecology-copy-230x129.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                          <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">Agroecology Minor<\/h3>\n              \n\n      \t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">Students gain an understanding of sustainable agricultural systems and obtain skills in analyzing ag systems from a multi-disciplinary and integrated approach. Designed for students majoring in Biological Sciences, Plant &amp; Soil Sciences, Horticultural Science and Animal Science, but is open to all students.<\/p>\n\t      \t    \n              <p class=\"content-card__cta\">Program <span class=nowrap>details&nbsp;<span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            \n            <use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n        <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"undergrad-certificates\">Undergraduate Certificates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our online non-degree certificate programs offer the same rigorous course of study as our undergraduate programs. Students must complete 15 credit hours to earn an undergraduate certificate. These are online programs and no application for admission is required.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"ncst-labeled-section wp-block-ncst-featured-content ncst-featured-content is-card-style layout-three-column\">\n  <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__background\">\n    <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__container\">\n             <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__content\">\n        \n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-featured-content\"><a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-content-card with-image with-cta\"\n    href=\"http:\/\/catalog.ncsu.edu\/undergraduate\/agriculture-life-sciences\/crop-soil-sciences\/crop-science-certificate-distance-education\/\"\n    data-ua-cat=\"Content Card\"\n    data-ua-action=\"Content Card Click\"\n    data-ua-label=http:\/\/catalog.ncsu.edu\/undergraduate\/agriculture-life-sciences\/crop-soil-sciences\/crop-science-certificate-distance-education\/\n  >\n  \n\n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" \n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-11667\" \n            alt=\"\" \n            src=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2021\/06\/crop-advisor.jpg\" \n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; \"\n srcset=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2021\/06\/crop-advisor.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2021\/06\/crop-advisor-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2021\/06\/crop-advisor-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2021\/06\/crop-advisor-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2021\/06\/crop-advisor-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2021\/06\/crop-advisor-950x535.jpg 950w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2021\/06\/crop-advisor-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2021\/06\/crop-advisor-460x259.jpg 460w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2021\/06\/crop-advisor-230x129.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                          <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">Crop Science Undergrad Certificate<\/h3>\n              \n\n      \t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">The program courses cover the importance of agronomic crops for the state and national economy; the interaction of agronomic growth, development and yield with environmental factors; sound and sustainable production systems for agronomic crops; scientific and societal issues related to biotechnology applications in crop production; and the marketing and distribution of these crops and their relation to overcoming world hunger.<\/p>\n\t      \t    \n              <p class=\"content-card__cta\">Program <span class=nowrap>details&nbsp;<span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            \n            <use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n        <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n\n\n<a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-content-card with-image with-cta\"\n    href=\"http:\/\/catalog.ncsu.edu\/undergraduate\/agriculture-life-sciences\/crop-soil-sciences\/soil-science-certificate\/\"\n    data-ua-cat=\"Content Card\"\n    data-ua-action=\"Content Card Click\"\n    data-ua-label=http:\/\/catalog.ncsu.edu\/undergraduate\/agriculture-life-sciences\/crop-soil-sciences\/soil-science-certificate\/\n  >\n  \n\n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2397\" height=\"1348\" \n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-4217\" \n            alt=\"\" \n            src=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2017\/09\/CALS.erosion.139.jpg\" \n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; \"\n srcset=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2017\/09\/CALS.erosion.139.jpg 2397w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2017\/09\/CALS.erosion.139-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2017\/09\/CALS.erosion.139-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2017\/09\/CALS.erosion.139-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2017\/09\/CALS.erosion.139-1500x844.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2017\/09\/CALS.erosion.139-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2017\/09\/CALS.erosion.139-950x534.jpg 950w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2017\/09\/CALS.erosion.139-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2017\/09\/CALS.erosion.139-460x259.jpg 460w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2017\/09\/CALS.erosion.139-230x129.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                          <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">Soil Science Undergrad Certificate<\/h3>\n              \n\n      \t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">Dreaming of becoming a soil scientist? The Soil Science undergraduate certificate program offers the 15 credit hours necessary for students to become a licensed soil scientist in some states or, nationally, a certified professional soil scientist. Students will take courses in subjects such as soil genesis, pedology, soil chemistry, soil physics and soil fertility.<\/p>\n\t      \t    \n              <p class=\"content-card__cta\">Program <span class=nowrap>details&nbsp;<span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            \n            <use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n        <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n\n\n<a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-content-card with-image with-cta\"\n    href=\"http:\/\/catalog.ncsu.edu\/undergraduate\/agriculture-life-sciences\/crop-soil-sciences\/ag-regulatory-science-certificate\"\n    data-ua-cat=\"Content Card\"\n    data-ua-action=\"Content Card Click\"\n    data-ua-label=http:\/\/catalog.ncsu.edu\/undergraduate\/agriculture-life-sciences\/crop-soil-sciences\/ag-regulatory-science-certificate\n  >\n  \n\n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" \n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-38589\" \n            alt=\"NC&#160;State Extension agents learn about precision planters\" \n            src=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/12\/Learning-how-precision-planting-works.jpg\" \n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; \"\n srcset=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/12\/Learning-how-precision-planting-works.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/12\/Learning-how-precision-planting-works-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/12\/Learning-how-precision-planting-works-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/12\/Learning-how-precision-planting-works-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/12\/Learning-how-precision-planting-works-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/12\/Learning-how-precision-planting-works-950x535.jpg 950w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/12\/Learning-how-precision-planting-works-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/12\/Learning-how-precision-planting-works-460x259.jpg 460w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/12\/Learning-how-precision-planting-works-230x129.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                          <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">Regulatory Science in Agriculture Undergrad Certificate<\/h3>\n              \n\n      \t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">Regulatory Science is a field critical to the advancement of responsible technologies for agriculture. This interdisciplinary certificate brings together science and policy. Students will learn the science, techniques, and policies underpinning agriculture regulation as well as risk management, compliance, data assessment, and regulatory communications.<\/p>\n\t      \t    \n              <p class=\"content-card__cta\">Program <span class=nowrap>details&nbsp;<span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            \n            <use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n        <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"associates-degrees\">Associate&#8217;s Degrees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to dive into a career but need some technical skills? Get hands-on training and career-ready knowledge with a two-year associate of applied science degree in turfgrass management or field crops technology.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"ncst-labeled-section wp-block-ncst-featured-content ncst-featured-content is-card-style layout-two-column\">\n  <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__background\">\n    <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__container\">\n             <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__content\">\n        \n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-featured-content\"><a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-content-card with-image with-cta\"\n    href=\"http:\/\/catalog.ncsu.edu\/undergraduate\/agriculture-life-sciences\/agricultural-institute\/turfgrass-management-aas\/\"\n    data-ua-cat=\"Content Card\"\n    data-ua-action=\"Content Card Click\"\n    data-ua-label=http:\/\/catalog.ncsu.edu\/undergraduate\/agriculture-life-sciences\/agricultural-institute\/turfgrass-management-aas\/\n  >\n  \n\n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" \n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-3249\" \n            alt=\"Turfgrass sod\" \n            src=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2017\/06\/CropSoil-Undergrad-Turfgrass.jpg\" \n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; \"\n srcset=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2017\/06\/CropSoil-Undergrad-Turfgrass.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2017\/06\/CropSoil-Undergrad-Turfgrass-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2017\/06\/CropSoil-Undergrad-Turfgrass-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2017\/06\/CropSoil-Undergrad-Turfgrass-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2017\/06\/CropSoil-Undergrad-Turfgrass-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2017\/06\/CropSoil-Undergrad-Turfgrass-950x535.jpg 950w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2017\/06\/CropSoil-Undergrad-Turfgrass-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2017\/06\/CropSoil-Undergrad-Turfgrass-460x259.jpg 460w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2017\/06\/CropSoil-Undergrad-Turfgrass-230x129.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                          <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">Turfgrass Management<\/h3>\n              \n\n      \t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">Well-trained turfgrass managers are in high demand. If you love working outdoors and maintaining beautiful surroundings, a career in turfgrass management may be right for you. Turfgrass managers establish and maintain grasses for functional, recreational and ornamental purposes. They use their knowledge of plants and soils to produce high-quality, visually appealing spaces.<\/p>\n\t      \t    \n              <p class=\"content-card__cta\">Program <span class=nowrap>details&nbsp;<span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            \n            <use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n        <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n\n\n<a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-content-card with-image with-cta\"\n    href=\"http:\/\/catalog.ncsu.edu\/undergraduate\/agriculture-life-sciences\/agricultural-institute\/field-crops-technology-aas\/\"\n    data-ua-cat=\"Content Card\"\n    data-ua-action=\"Content Card Click\"\n    data-ua-label=http:\/\/catalog.ncsu.edu\/undergraduate\/agriculture-life-sciences\/agricultural-institute\/field-crops-technology-aas\/\n  >\n  \n\n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" \n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-3250\" \n            alt=\"Closeup of corn stalks in field\" \n            src=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2017\/06\/CropSoil-Undergrad-Corn.jpg\" \n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; \"\n srcset=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2017\/06\/CropSoil-Undergrad-Corn.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2017\/06\/CropSoil-Undergrad-Corn-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2017\/06\/CropSoil-Undergrad-Corn-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2017\/06\/CropSoil-Undergrad-Corn-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2017\/06\/CropSoil-Undergrad-Corn-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2017\/06\/CropSoil-Undergrad-Corn-950x535.jpg 950w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2017\/06\/CropSoil-Undergrad-Corn-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2017\/06\/CropSoil-Undergrad-Corn-460x259.jpg 460w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2017\/06\/CropSoil-Undergrad-Corn-230x129.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                          <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">Field Crops Technology<\/h3>\n              \n\n      \t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">The field crops technology program gives students a basic understanding of how field crops grow and how management decisions influence yield. 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