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

The Academic Accelerator Program (AAP) is a balanced first-year program for international students with strong English-language skills. It provides additional support to immersive classes taught in English to ensure students’ success.

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 designed specifically for international students

Assistance with English language terms relevant to their coursework

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

The plant and soil systems curriculum integrates the study 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 the following concentrations:

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

The urban entomology concentration is ideal for students interested in urban pest control, mosquito control, public health insect management, and forensic entomology for criminal justice.