Introduction
Department of Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada always achieve “A accreditation” based on Badan Akreditasi Nasional (BAN) which is valid until 2020 (027/SK/BAN-PT/Akred/S/I/2015). Department of Soil Science has been developed by the founders of Faculty Agriculture since on early establishment. “Pergoeroean Tinggi Pertanian” in Klaten and “Akademi Pertanian” in Yogyakarta were officially established by “Kementrian Kemakmoeran Repoeblik Indonesia” on September 27th 1946. Futhermore, its date becomes as Agriculture Faculty Universitas Gadjah Mada Anniversary and it is celebrated every year until now. Government of The Republic of Indonesia legitimated the establishment of Universitit Gadjah Mada under Kementrian Pendidikan Pengajaran dan Kebudayaan, including Fakultit Pertanian on December 19th 1949.
As instructed by by pasal 3 Peraturan Pemerintah Nomor 37 Tahun 1950 about Universitat Gadjah Mada, our former Dean of Faculty of Agriculture, Prof. Ir. Harjono Danusastro formed sections and departments. One of the departments is Department of Soils and Fertilizer with Prof. Ir Koesnoto Setyodiwirjo as a pioneer person. Faculty of Agriculture developed 2 sections starting from 1963/1964, namely Agriculture Section and Fishery Section. Department of Soil and Fertilizer was included in Agriculture Section. In 1972, Department of Soil and Fertilizer had been changed to be Department of Soil Science. It composed of 5 specializations including Soil Physics, Soil Chemistry and Fertility, Pedology, Soil and Water Management, and Agrometeorology.
In 1984, based on Keputusan Menteri Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan RI (the Ministry of Education and Culture) Number 0553/0/1983, the term of institution “Departemen” was reorganized to “Jurusan”, followed by conversion of institution’s name become “Jurusan Tanah”. The Department developed a Study Program of Soil Science in 1986 based on the Ministry of Education and Culture No. 22 / DIKTI / Kep / 85 and the Director General of Higher Education No. 221 / DIKTI / Kep / 1996 which is a follow up of the development of the National Curriculum (Decree of the Ministry of Education and Culture No. 0331 / U / 1994). Starting from 2015, Name “Jurusan” changes to be “Departemen”.
Program Specification
Soil Science Study Program is a study program under Department of Soil, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Gadjah Mada, has contributed much to the nation and to the world of science in the form of educated human resources and the development of science, technology, and development concepts. Awards are in Bachelor degree of Agriculture (S.P.), with study period for 8 – 14 semesters. Accreditation Status is A (Based on National Standard). Aims of the program are to develop science and technology related to land management as the land element in supporting the needs of human life with basic, innovative and applied research; to create graduates who are able to consistently learn and improve themselves to continue to pursue higher knowledge both master and doctor degree;to create graduates who always responsive to the interests of the farming community today and agricultural problems in the surrounding environment; and to take an active role in the planning and development of land for various purposes.