Students who wish substantial supplemental training may need to extend their enrollment. Students are expected to complete their internship in the summer following the junior year, with credit recorded in the fall of the senior year. Because most major-specific courses are scheduled for the last two years, transfer students with excellent general education backgrounds should be able to enroll and complete the program with minimal difficultv. Core courses in the major address many of the similarities through studies of principles. The interdisciplinary Plant Protection Program is directed by a committee representing the Departments of Entomology, Plant Pathology, and Crop and Weed Sciences which includes Horticulture and Forestry.
Students can select the host department and adviser.
Students are encouraged to participate in departmental activities and interact with faculty formally, informally and through part-time employment. Students are also encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities such as the Agronomy or Horticulture clubs, field days, grower meetings, symposia, and training sessions that enhance their background and provide important perspectives on plant production svstems in this region.