Academic Accelerator - Bachelor of Science - Plant and Soil Systems - Soil Science

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

Students enrolled in the Academic Accelerator Program will benefit from:

Tailored support for academic and English-language needs

A full year’s worth of college credits

Access to courses specifically designed for international students

Assistance with English vocabulary essential 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 curriculum will take core courses that establish a foundational knowledge necessary for specialization in one of the following areas of concentration:

Agricultural Pest Management - Entomology

Agricultural Pest Management - Plant Pathology

Crop Science

Horticultural Sciences

Environmental Horticulture

Soil Science

Sustainable Production Systems

Turf and Landscape Management

Turfgrass Management

Landscape Management

Urban Entomology

Soil Science focuses on the role of soils as a natural resource that supports agronomic production and environmental quality. This program applies traditional sciences to the study of soils, emphasizing their use in optimizing crop production, land development, and management. Soil scientists are employed in various industries, including government agencies (such as the USDA), private companies, and consulting firms.