<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/awards/plscss_as.html" dsn="programs"><program-id>modesto-PR-SOISCL_AS-42</program-id><title>Soil Science A.S. Degree</title><listing-image><img src="/_resources/images/awards/plantsci-soil-in-hand_square.jpg" alt="wet soil in hand"/></listing-image><listing-description>In this program the student will develop skills and knowledge for entry-level employment in fields of soil and water management. These fields may include conservation, analysis, survey and farm management, as well as related fields such as range management, hydrology, irrigation, drainage, fertilization, and rural and urban planning. This program will also prepare the student for transfer to a university. Contact the division office in the Agriculture Building for advising assistance.</listing-description><school>Agriculture</school><degree-type>A.S. Degree</degree-type><subject>Natural Resources</subject><time-to-complete>29 Major Units</time-to-complete><requirements-link>https://mjc.elumenapp.com/catalog/2026-2027/program/soil-science-mjc-summer-2020</requirements-link><contact-one>mendonzar@yosemite.edu</contact-one><contact-two/></item>