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







About Academic Accelerator - Bachelor of Science - Plant and Soil Systems - Agricultural Pest Management - Plant Pathology
The Academic Accelerator Program (AAP) is a well-rounded first-year program designed for international students who possess strong English-language skills. It complements immersive English-taught classes with the appropriate level of support.
Students enrolled in the Academic Accelerator will benefit from:
Tailored academic and English language support
Completion of a full year’s worth of college credits
Access to courses specifically designed for international students
Assistance with essential English vocabulary for coursework
A diverse mix of classes with both international and U.S. students
The curriculum in plant and soil systems integrates the disciplines of agronomy, entomology, horticulture, plant pathology, and crop physiology. Students in this program will take core courses that lay the foundation 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 offers a robust core curriculum in pest management disciplines, a solid background in agriculture and sciences, and hands-on training through an internship.
Moreover, a variety of elective courses enable students to tailor 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.
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