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.