UMA Undergraduate Guide 2019-2020 Academic Departments and Programs Stockbridge School of Agriculture Plant and Soil Sciences Getting Started
Getting Started
Information below is meant to guide first year students in getting starting with this major and choosing appropriate courses. More advanced students interested in this major would also likely start with proposed foundation/pre-requisite courses. Please refer to the Major page located in the left menu bar to learn about the full major requirements. How to Explore the MajorSuggested General Education CoursesAll Undergraduates are required to satisfy the General Education Requirements. Guidelines for students are available at https://www.umass.edu/gened. Students should choose a wide variety of Gen Ed courses, providing breadth of experience. Suggested Major and Pre-requisite CoursesNOTE: Interested students should check with Program Coordinator listed below for the most current information since this major is evolving. Required prerequisites, including recommended sequence:
Suggested Electives: How to Declare/Change into the MajorFor current & admitted students: This major is unrestricted, which means any student may declare the major. Unrestricted majors may still have an entry process such as meeting with an advisor or attending an informational meeting. Students should declare the major prior to the fourth semester (but as soon as possible to avoid a delay in graduation). See the Program Coordinator listed below to declare. Transfer Students:Students should see the departmental advisor as soon as possible. Summary of Requirements for the MajorTotal # or range of credits required: 71-75
Refer to the Bachelor of Science page located in the left menu bar to learn more. Is there a minor? If so, what are the requirements? For further information, contact: |