Agricultural Pest Management/ Plant Pathology

Louisiana State University

United States of America, Baton Rouge

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Louisiana State University

United States of America , Baton Rouge

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Application Fee

USD 50

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines21-Aug-2023

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 53,822 / year

Next Intake 21-Aug-2023

Agricultural Pest Management/ Plant Pathology

About

You are passionate about plants exploring topics like plant health, soil science, and sustainable growing practices. You want to learn about the sciences related to production, management, and cultivation processes.

About Plant & Soil Systems

Study ways to improve crops and discover new crossbreeds of plants, and learn the latest approaches to the cultivation, marketing, and processing of ornamental plants, fruits, and vegetables. Topics include soil science and conservation, ornamentals and grasses, urban landscape management, sustainable horticulture, and much more.

Concentrations Available

Agricultural Pest Management - Learn the science behind pest control. Enhance your knowledge of insect, weed, and disease pests and explore pest biology, biological control, and plant resistance.
Crop Science - Study food and fiber production with an emphasis on crop physiology, crop pests, genetics, soil science, economics, and experimental statistics. This concentration provides a basic sciences background for students who wish to pursue graduate studies.
Horticultural Sciences - Dig into the latest approaches in plant propagation, cultivation, nutrition, plant protection, and the processing of ornamentals, fruit, and vegetables. Students will also have the opportunity to complete internships and research focused on breeding or organic, sustainable, and conventional production and management.
Medicinal Plant Sciences - Learn about the production and use of plants for medicinal purposes. Study the biochemical properties of natural plant products and the industries related to medicinal plant production, management, processing, analysis, and the distribution of natural plant products.
Soil Science - Learn the properties of soil and its importance in agricultural production and environmental sustainability. Study soil health and the factors that affect crop production, soil fertility, soil conservation, air and water quality, and the management of weeds, insects, fungi, and other pests.
Sustainable Production Systems - Learn the latest approaches to cultivation, marketing, and processing of agronomic crops, ornamental plants, fruits,and vegetables. This concentration is a blend of applied agronomy and horticulture.
Turf and Landscape Management - Understanding how to manage landscapes, including golf courses, sports fields, botanic gardens, and residential and commercial landscapes. Students learn about turfgrass and landscape management while focusing on plant selection, installation, and maintenance.
Urban Entomology - Learn how to control arthropod pests and understand how these pests interact with society in urban environments. Study how to manage these pests as you address the behavior, physiology, ecology, and genetics of urban insects.

Agricultural business consultant
Crop scientist
Entomologist
Golf course superintendent
Horticulturist
Landscape manager
Soil scientist

Disciplines

College of Agriculture

Requirements

Entry Requirements

International students who have never attended a post-secondary education institution will apply as a freshman (first-year student), and must have the equivalent of a U.S. high school diploma with an academic average equivalent to a “B” (3.0 or better on the U.S. 4-point grading system).

The “academic average” is determined by averaging the grades of secondary school academic courses, excluding nonacademic courses such as physical education, vocational/technical courses, religion, art, music, etc.

Students must submit complete official records for the secondary level of education and are strongly encouraged to submit ACT or SAT scores. Students who have taken advanced-level exams, international baccalaureate higher-level exams, or other types of secondary education beyond the 12th year of schooling should submit the official certificates, transcripts, and course syllabi for possible advanced placement university credit.

Career

Agricultural business consultant

Crop scientist

Entomologist

Golf course superintendent

Horticulturist

Landscape manager

Soil scientist

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

USD 53,822

Application Fee

USD 50

How to Apply

Step 1: Complete Online Application

Complete the online application for admission and pay the $50 non-refundable application fee. The application fee can be submitted online by credit card, or mailed to the office by check or money order drawn on a U.S. bank. Upon submitting your application, you will receive an email confirming your application was received.

The application deadline for the fall semester is July 15. The deadline for the spring semester is October 1.

Step 2: Submit all Official Transcripts

After applying, you should send an official transcript, in your original language and with an English translation, from all secondary schools, colleges, and universities attended to the address below. An official transcript is an official record prepared by the issuing institution and sealed in the institution’s official envelope.

Please note: All required documents should be sent at least 120 days before the start of a semester to allow for adequate processing time, which can be extensive for some applications.

LSU’s Office of Enrollment Management is solely responsible for evaluating and determining the equivalencies of international credentials and grading scales.

LSU Office of Enrollment Management
1146 Pleasant Hall
Baton Rouge, LA 70803

Step 3: Submit TOEFL or IELTS Scores

If English is not your native language, you must provide your TOEFL or IELTS scores for proof of English language proficiency. Either test’s scores must be sent directly through the TOEFL or IELTS website. TOEFL scores require LSU’s school code of 6373.