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

International direct admission to Louisiana State University (LSU) is designed for international students with advanced English-language skills. The program focuses on academic, cultural, and professional growth to help students excel in school and prepare for a successful future.

As an international direct student at LSU, individuals will benefit from exclusive and rigorous academic coursework, priority access to in-demand courses tailored to their interests, guidance from academic advisors and mentors, career development opportunities, and networking opportunities through intensive classes with domestic students.

The curriculum in plant and soil systems at LSU combines the study of agronomy, entomology, horticulture, plant pathology, and crop physiology. Students in this program will take core courses that provide 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

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