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Plant Protection
Plant Protection studies both the basic and applied aspects of insect pests, plant diseases, and weeds. It includes courses emphasizing recognition of pests and strategies for pest management compatible with agriculture and the environment. The major builds from a foundation of basic laboratory and lecture courses, like biology and chemistry. From there, students move into more specific courses in entomology and plant science, including plant pathology, genetics, botany, and soil science.
A degree in Plant Protection, combined with good experience and strong
academics, can lead you to a variety of careers - from the lab to the
field. Companies like DuPont, AgrEvo, Monsanto, AstraZeneca and many more hire
Plant Protection graduates for positions in pest management, field
consulting, sales, and research. While some students enter the workforce
right after college, others choose to further their education in graduate
school, studying subjects such as plant pathology, entomology, integrated
pest
management, weed science and agronomy. Whatever your goal, we encourage
you to participate in internships, job search workshops and career days;
to develop your communication skills; and to learn to network with
prospective employers.
For more information on any of the College of Agriculture and Natural
Resources majors, contact the Office of Academic Programs at 831-2508 or
stop by 104 Townsend Hall.
Sample Job Titles
| Bachelor's Degree/Entry Level |
Further Education/Experience
Often
Required |
| *weed scientist |
*college professor |
| *arborculturist |
*research plant pathologist |
| *plant pathologist |
*Cooperative Extension agent |
| *field manager |
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Check the Dictionary of Occupational Titles under section 420 for additional
related careers.
Enhancing Employability
- Participate in Internships,
Field Experience Placements and Alumni Mentor Network.
- Sample UD Field Experiences: Rockwood
Museum, Longwood Gardens, Mt. Cuba Center, DuPont
Some Employers of
Plant Protection Majors
- landscape design companies, garden centers, parks, golf courses
- wholesale growers, nurseries, greenhouses, florists
- state/federal government
- colleges/universities
- laboratories
- environmental agencies
- nature education centers
- extension services
- business and industry
- pest management companies
- international agricultural agencies
Other Sources of Information
American Farm Bureau Federation
www.fb.org
American Society of Agronomy/Crop Science Society of America/Soil Science Society of America
www.agronomy.org
American Phytopathological Society
www.apsnet.org
American Society of Plant Biologists
www.aspb.org
American Society for Horticultural Science
www.ashs.org
Environmental Career Opportunities
www.ecojobs.com
The Riley Guide
www.rileyguide.com
Weed Science Society of America
www.wssa.net
Resources for Finding Employment
Found at the Career Services Center's Career Library (first floor):
- Blue Hen Careers -- Internships, Part-time, Summer, and Full-time Jobs -- All in one place
- Careers in Focus - Agriculture (CSE 69)
- Occupational Guidance for Agriculture (CSE
72)
- Careers for Environmental Types & Others Who
Respect the Earth (CSE 449)
- The Eco Guide to Careers that Make a Difference
(CSE 450)
- Careers for Plant Lovers & Other Green
Thumb Types (CSE 451)
- Careers in Horticulture & Botany (CSE 451.5)
- Opportunities in Landscape Architecture, Botanical
Gardens, and Arboreta (CSE 452)
- Careers for Nature Lovers & Other Outdoor
Types (CSE 453)
- Opportunities in Environmental Careers (CSE
454.5)
- Career Opportunities in Science (CSE 455)
- Outdoor Careers (CSE 485)
- Occupational Outlook Handbook (GE 5)
- Graduate Programs in the Biological Sciences
(GS 25)
- Graduate Programs in the Physical Sciences,
Mathematics, Agricultural Sciences, the Environment & Natural Resources
(GS 30)
- www.udel.edu/CSC/netresources.html
CSC's Internet Resources
Further information including: Skills to Develop,
Strategies for Contacting Employers, Grad School Information and where to
get assistance is available in the CAREER LIBRARY located at 401 Academy
Street.
Last updated: January 26, 2011 (CH)
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