Academic Accelerator - Bachelor of Science - Plant and Soil Systems - Agricultural Pest Management - Entomology

The Academic Accelerator Program (AAP) is a well-rounded first-year program designed for international students with strong English-language skills. It complements immersive English-taught classes with the appropriate level of support.

Students enrolled in the Academic Accelerator Program can expect:

Tailored support for academic and English language needs

Completion of a full year’s worth of college credits

Access to courses specifically designed for international students

Assistance with English vocabulary relevant to their coursework

A diverse mix of classes with both international and U.S. students

The curriculum for plant and soil systems integrates key concepts from agronomy, entomology, horticulture, plant pathology, and crop physiology. Students in this program will take foundational courses that lay the groundwork for specialization in one of nine concentration areas:

Agricultural Pest Management - Entomology

Agricultural Pest Management - Plant Pathology

Crop Science

Horticultural Sciences

Soil Science

Sustainable Production Systems

Turf and Landscape Management

Urban Entomology

The agricultural pest management concentration is an interdisciplinary program that encompasses weed science, plant pathology, and entomology. Effective pest management in agriculture necessitates a comprehensive understanding of pest disciplines and practical field experience. This concentration includes a robust core curriculum in pest management disciplines, a solid foundation in agriculture, life and physical sciences, and hands-on training through internships.

Furthermore, a variety of elective courses, both restricted and non-restricted, allow students to customize their degree program for careers in agricultural industries such as chemical, seed, or biotechnology companies; state and federal research, extension, and regulatory agencies; private agricultural consulting firms; farmer cooperatives; nurseries, home, and garden centers; golf courses; greenhouse plant production; corporate farms; urban pest control; public health insect management; and forensic entomology.