Neb. university to offer new plant health degree
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Posted: Tuesday, December 30, 2008
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) -- The University of Nebraska-Lincoln will offer a doctorate in plant health beginning next year, making the school the second in the country to do so.
The three- to four-year program will train students in entomology, agronomy, horticulture, plant pathology and soil science. Most students accepted into the program will have an undergraduate degree in one of those areas, though many other science degrees will be acceptable.
Students will receive training to study, diagnose and treat plants the way physicians do for people.
The University of Florida offers a similar degree.
UNL officials say the coursework will prepare students for careers in crop consulting, Extension education, government and more.
The three- to four-year program will train students in entomology, agronomy, horticulture, plant pathology and soil science. Most students accepted into the program will have an undergraduate degree in one of those areas, though many other science degrees will be acceptable.
Students will receive training to study, diagnose and treat plants the way physicians do for people.
The University of Florida offers a similar degree.
UNL officials say the coursework will prepare students for careers in crop consulting, Extension education, government and more.
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