International Direct - Bachelor of Science - Plant and Soil Systems - Soil Science

International direct admission to Louisiana State University (LSU) is available for international students with advanced English-language skills. The program is designed to foster academic, cultural, and professional development to help students succeed in their studies and prepare for a prosperous future.

As an international direct student at LSU, individuals will benefit from:

Exclusive and challenging academic coursework

Priority access to high-demand courses aligned with their interests

Support from academic advisors and mentors

Opportunities for career development and networking

Intensive classes alongside domestic students

The curriculum in plant and soil systems integrates the study of agronomy, entomology, horticulture, plant pathology, and crop physiology. Students in this program will take core courses that provide essential knowledge for specializing 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

The Soil Science concentration focuses on the role of soils as a natural resource that supports agronomic production and environmental quality. This program applies fundamental scientific principles to the study of soils, with an emphasis on utilizing soils for optimal crop production, land development, and management. Soil scientists have diverse career opportunities in various sectors, including government agencies (such as the USDA), private companies, and consulting firms.