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Plants play a role in our daily lives. They provide raw materials that are used for food to eat, clothing to wear, resources for building, and ornamentals to beautify our communities. Without plants and the research involved in growing plant-based raw materials in economically and environmentally sustainable ways, our world could not function. Do you want to make a difference?
The University of Wyoming's bachelor's degree in Plant Production and Protection can help you become a part of this critical agriculture and environment sector.
What is Plant Production and Protection?
The Bachelor of Science in Plant Production and Protection at the University of Wyoming is an interdisciplinary program that integrates plant, soil, pest management, and natural resources sciences. Offered by our multi-disciplinary department, the Plant Production and Protection degree is an innovative and highly practical program.
This interdisciplinary plant sciences degree strives to capture all components of plant-based agriculture into a complete picture, to hand you the tools for today's global economy and environment. The Plant Production and Protection program emphasizes natural interrelationships among crops, weeds, insects, vegetation diseases, soil, the environment, and other components of agricultural systems.
During your time as a Plant Production and Protection student at the University of Wyoming, you will have plenty of hands-on experience and learn from a variety of well-equipped mentors that are ready to develop your knowledge. Plant sciences are not meant to be learned only in a classroom setting, and at UW, you’ll get up close and personal with the materials you’re learning about and be surrounded by students with the same passion as you.
Here are just a few reasons to consider a bachelor’s degree in Plant Production and Protection at UW:
Four Concentrations & Minors. Customize your degree with a concentration in agronomy, horticulture, integrated pest management, or agroecology & evolution for an in-depth understanding of what interests you. Majoring in another area, like animal science or agricultural business? Our minors in agronomy, agroecology, horticulture, or plant protection are an excellent complement to your UW education.
Internships. All plant production and protection students are required to complete an internship that is related to your degree program. These internships provide an opportunity for students to apply knowledge gained in the classroom to on-the-ground experiences, give them valuable experience, and focus on career options they might pursue post-graduation. Upon graduation, students are frequently offered a position with the private company or public agency where they completed their internship.
Faculty. The Plant Sciences faculty studies an array of subject areas such as agronomy, agroecology, horticulture, forage crops, breeding and genetics, plant pathology, sustainability, and weed science. Several Plant Sciences faculty members are located off-campus at Agricultural and Extension Centers in Powell, Sheridan, and Lingle, giving students broader knowledge in plant science from around the state.
Scholarship Opportunities. There are numerous scholarship and financial aid options available for Plant Production and Protection majors. Students will automatically be considered for all scholarship and financial aid opportunities within the college after filling out just ONE general application.
Campus Organizations. Plant Production and Protection majors have the chance to join student-operated clubs and organizations on campus to expand their network and learn outside of the classroom. In addition to the Agroecology Club, ACRES Student Farm, and other groups, there are honorary organizations such as Gamma Sigma Delta and Pi Alpha Xi.
The Plant Production and Protection major emphasizes critical thinking, problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills throughout the program, making our graduates highly sought-after in the workforce. Plant Production and Protection students easily find jobs and careers after graduation from our program.
Here are just a few places where our alumni are changing the plant sciences world:
Earning a bachelor's in Plant Production and Protection prepares students well for graduate studies in the plant sciences and related disciplines. Our students get accepted into some of the top graduate programs in the country. Many of our students also choose to remain at the University of Wyoming to earn their graduate degrees (M.S. or Ph.D.).
From learning about sustainable agriculture to pest management, Plant Production and Protection students will develop their knowledge in plant sciences to meet their specific needs and interests. Here are just a few examples of courses you might take as a Plant Production and Protection major at the University of Wyoming:
View the full Bachelor of Science in Plant Production and Protection degree program curriculum.
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