{"id":7014,"date":"2016-05-06T09:37:17","date_gmt":"2016-05-06T13:37:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/academics\/?post_type=programs&p=7014"},"modified":"2026-06-08T11:36:17","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T15:36:17","slug":"plant-and-soil-science","status":"publish","type":"degrees","link":"https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/academics\/programs\/plant-and-soil-science\/","title":{"rendered":"Plant and Soil Science"},"featured_media":19613,"parent":0,"menu_order":58,"template":"","meta":{"wpcf-pubdate":"1780932977","wpcf-4yf1":"MAT 107\r\nBIO 126","wpcf-4ys1":"MAT 108\r\nBIO 127","wpcf-4yf2":"CHE 111\r\nENG Comp. I","wpcf-4ys2":"CHE 112\r\nENG Comp. II","wpcf-4yf3":"BIO 102\r\n200 level English course","wpcf-4ys3":"BIO 103 or BIO 120\r\nBehavioral or Social Science course","wpcf-4yf4":"SCI 138\r\nOpen Elective\r\nBehavioral or Social Science course","wpcf-4ys4":"Behavioral or Social Science course\r\nHistory course\r\nHumanities or Fine Arts course","wpcf-2yf1":"MAT 107\r\nBIO 126\r\nSCI 138\r\nBIO 102","wpcf-2ys1":"MAT 108\r\nBIO 127\r\nENG Comp. I\r\nBehavioral or Social Science course","wpcf-2yf2":"CHE 111\r\nOpen Elective\r\nENG Comp II\r\nBehavioral or Social Science course\r\nHumanities or Fine Arts course","wpcf-2ys2":"CHE 112\r\nBIO 103 or BIO 120\r\n200 level English course\r\nBehavioral or Social Science course\r\nHistory course","wpcf-header-image":"https:\/\/www.gcc.mass.edu\/academics\/files\/2016\/04\/gcc-plant-soil-science-program.jpg","wpcf-twoplus":"0","wpcf-note":"Prerequisites for this program include ENG 090, ENG 094, and MAT 096 (MAT 106) or MAT 096S, or satisfactory placement.\r\n\r\nIf you plan to transfer to UMass Amherst, be sure to complete one diversity course from the list of Humanities and Fine Arts and\/or Behavioral and Social Sciences 911爆料网 courses flagged with an asterisk on pages\u00a0xx-yy in the 911爆料网 catalog.\u00a0 \u00a0Consult with your advisor.\r\n\r\nPlease consult with your advisor about unique requirements for different transfer institutions.\r\n\r\nFor a list of courses that can be taken on line, refer to pages xx-yy.","wpcf-code":"PSS","wpcf-degree-type":"Associate in Science","wpcf-credits":"60-62","wpcf-catalog-description":"Build the knowledge and skills to creatively work within dynamic living systems. You'll take courses in botany, soil science, biology, chemistry and math. Elective options include courses in agriculture, horticulture, permaculture, and environmental science. You'll learn about sustainable land use practices and maintaining healthy soil ecosystems.","wpcf-catalog-next-steps":"Continue your education in a bachelor\u2019s degree program towards a career in agriculture, environmental science, environmental consulting, sustainability, biotechnology or pest control. This may include work as an agronomist, improving agricultural practices, a farm manager, a conservationist, a research scientist, a horticulturist or as a consultant to farmers around the world.","wpcf-masstrans":"0","wpcf-contact-types":"Contact","wpcf-contacts":"
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