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Plant Protection

Minor

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Make a positive impact on our ecosystems with a plant protection minor

Plants are the backbone of our communities. They make up our food supply and the ecosystems we rely on. However, they’re under constant attack from weeds, insect pests, diseases, and other dangers. That’s why it’s so important for people like you to gain knowledge in pest management and protecting crops from devastating threats.

UW’s plant protection minor is an interdisciplinary program that teaches students about weed science, plant pathology, and entomology. It opens doors to a wide variety of careers in agronomy, land management, horticulture, plant diagnostics, and more!

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Plant Protection Minor Requirements

Curriculum & Courses

Department

College of Agriculture, Life Sciences, & Natural Resources
Department of Plant Sciences

About the Plant Protection Minor

Make a positive impact on the future of food and sustainability!

The plant protection minor gives students a well-rounded education in plant diagnostics, agronomy, horticulture, and other key topics. Students take a minimum of 19 credit hours and may choose classes from a list of approved options.

The minor in plant protection is NOT for plant production & protection majors.

If you're interested in majoring in plant protection, our bachelor of science in plant production and protection has an integrated pest management concentration you can pursue!

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UW's Department of Plant Sciences offers four minors and a bachelor of science in plant production and protection. Students pursuing the bachelor’s degree may choose a concentration in agronomy, horticulture, integrated pest management, or agroecology and evolution.

Students interested in plant sciences who are not pursuing the bachelor’s degree are encouraged to declare one of our four minors.

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What can you do with a plant protection minor?

Plant protection graduates are ready for careers in agriculture, food production, environmental conservation, and more. Many of our grads apply their knowledge with federal agencies, state agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private companies.

Plant Protection Careers

Here is just a small sampling of jobs and careers in plant protection:

  • Land management
  • Horticulture operations
  • Agronomy
  • Seed and crop protection
  • Non-profit work
  • Invasive species management
  • Private farming
  • Environmental conservation
  • Plant diagnostics

 

 

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Plant Protection Minor Highlights

The plant protection minor is a rewarding and exciting addition to any degree. Learn what our students love most about the program.

Interdisciplinary Curriculum

Our courses draw from multiple disciplines in order to address challenges and key topics in plant protection. The interdisciplinary nature of our courses gives students a well-rounded education that can be applied to various career paths. Students also have the opportunity to tailor their program by selecting the electives they’re most interested in.

ACRES Student Farm

All plant sciences students are encouraged to get involved with ACRES Student Farm, UW’s 1.8 acre vegetable farm. ACRES is entirely student-run and volunteer-based, so students get first-hand experience caring for crops and managing production. The farm implements sustainable methods to support and promote local agriculture.

 

Real-World Impact

Plant protection is a rewarding subject and career path. During your time at UW, you’ll learn how to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges, including food security and environmental protection.

 

Plant Protection offers in-depth knowledge about plants in both agricultural and ecological systems. I personally enjoyed the program due to the flexibility that it allows for interdisciplinary studies. This is an excellent degree to couple as a dual degree or to allow for multiple minors.

- Chelsea Turner
B.S. in Plant Production and Protection (2024)

Related Programs

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Department of Plant Sciences

Department 3354, 1000 E. University Avenue

Laramie, WY 82071

Phone: (307) 766-3103

Email: plantsciences@uwyo.edu