Council of Soil Science Examiners
The purpose of the Council of Soil Science Examiners (CSSE) is to create, score and maintain examinations for State Soil Scientists licensing programs. The group helps to develop professional criteria to confirm that an individual meets the minimum qualifications to practice the profession. The goal is set the minimum qualifications of practitioners to protect the profession.
Council of Soil Science Examiners National Test
Please see the bottom of this page for exam information and deadline information for the following licensing states: Maine, Minnesota, North Carolina, North Dakota, Texas and Wiscsonsin. Registration deadlines may be different in these states.
View Exam Registration Information
Click here for a description of how passing scores are calculated.
Examination Study Guides
Are few guides are available to study for the exams, it is important to note that these are guides and the exam questions are based on the performance objectives.
"Fundamentals Examination Study Guide" by John Gilmour
"Professional Practice Examination Study Guide" by Lee Burras
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Payment Methods:
- Order Fundamentals Examination Study Guide On-line
- Order Professional Practice Examination Study Guide On-line
- Fax Orders
Fax your name, address, city, state, postal code, credit card type, credit card number, and expiration date to:
608-273-2021 - Mail Orders
Send your name, address, city, state, postal code, check or money order for $40.00 for each study guide to:
CSSE-Study Guides
677 South Segoe Road
Madison, WI 53711 - Questions? 608-268-4960
Soil Science Performance Objectives
Council of Soil Science Examiner Mission
Frequently Asked Questions
Council of Soil Science Examiners (CSSE) Fundamentals and Professional Practice Soil Science Exams
For the following states, please contact the individual licensing board for licensing information:�
Maine
Sandy Leach
State of Maine
122 Northern Avenue
Gardiner, ME 04345
Phone 207/624-8627
Fax 207/624-8637
E-Mail sandra.a.leach
maine.gov
Minnesota
Holly Salmela
Board of Architecture, Engineering Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience and Interior Design
85 East 7th Place, Suite 160
St. Paul, MN 55101
Phone 651/757-1516
Fax 651/297-5310
Main Phone Line 651/296-2388
Website http://www.aelslagid.state.mn.us/
E-Mail holly.a.salmelastate.mn.us
North Carolina
H. Joseph Kleiss
North Carolina State University
Box 7619, 100 Derieux Street
Raleigh, NC 27695-7619
Phone 919/515-2643
Fax 919/515-2167
E-Mail joseph_kleissncsu.edu
North Dakota
Michael Ulmer
Chair-Board Registration ND for Professional Soil Classifier
2485 Mustang Way Dr
Mandan, ND 58554-5910
Phone: 701-663-8926
E-Mail mike.ulmermsn.com
Texas
Soil Scientists Licensing Only
Please register for the soils exams with CSSE at https://www.soils.org/csse/exam_registration.html
For questions on licensing please contact:
Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists
PO Box 13225
Austin, TX 78711
Phone: 512-936-4400
Fax: 512-936-4409
Website: http://www.tbpg.state.tx.us/
Wisconsin
Registration deadline 60 days prior to exam.
Contact: Wisconsin Department of Regulation & Licensing
P.O. Box 8935
Madison, WI 53708
Phone: 608/261-7096
Fax: 608/267-3816