Plant Science, B.S
The Department of Plant Science at California State University, Fresno is located in the nation’s most productive agricultural valley. Our graduates acquire a sound academic background that is deeply rooted in field-based experience in the broad array of disciplines within Plant Science. These include pomology, olericulture, agronomy, environmental horticulture, soils, irrigation, economic entomology, plant pathology, weed science, and mechanized agriculture. Our faculty hold advanced degrees in these disciplines, and regularly integrate this knowledge directly in the field and laboratories. The university’s 1000 acre agricultural field laboratory, greenhouse facilities, and the Jordan Agricultural Research Center are home to cutting-edge horticultural and agronomic practices, using the latest innovations in crop production, mechanization, irrigation, soil fertility, propagation, and pest management.
Completion of a degree in Plant Science at California State University, Fresno is your gateway to a career in agriculture. Our program is also designed to provide the academic background for certification/licensing as an Irrigation Specialist, Certified Irrigation Designer, Certified Arborist, California Certified Nursery Professional, Certified Crop Adviser (CCA), Certified Professional Agronomist, Certified Entomologist, CA Department of Pesticide Regulation Certification (Agricultural Pest Control Advisor and Qualified Applicator), Certified Horticulturist, or for advanced studies in Plant Sciences. Our graduates are sought after by many of the world’s leading agricultural industries and agencies and many have entered leading graduate (MS, Ph.D.) programs worldwide.
Intakes
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Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Our benefits program is just one way the CSU demonstrates its dedication to your success and well-being. We want you to rest assured knowing you? and your family’s health and future are being looked after.
Comprehensive and flexible coverage options allow you to choose a plan that best suits your needs.
The following services make up the CSU’s comprehensive benefits package:
- An array of health plans that include prescription drug coverage
- Your choice of dental plans
- Vision coverage
- Income protection benefits including life insurance and disability
- Retirement plan through CalPERS
- Tuition waiver for employees and dependents
- FlexCash (in lieu of health/dental)
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Professional and Personal Development
Paid Time Off, Including:
- Up to 24 vacation days per year (based on employee group and/or services)
- 15 paid holidays per year
- 12 sick days per year, with unlimited accrual
- Parental leave (based on employee group)
- Organ Donor leave
- Jury Duty
Additional Benefits & Services
- CalPERS Long Term Care (not accepting new applications)
- Voluntary Retirement Savings Plans (403(b), 457, 401(k))
- Pre-tax health and dependent care reimbursement accounts
- Pre-tax parking deduction plan
- Pre-paid legal services
- Auto/91麻豆精品owners Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Scholarshare (529 plan)
- Pet Insurance
PSW Opportunity
Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.
Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).
STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
TOEFL – 61 iBT, or
IELTS – 6.0 or with 5.5 Band score in each section, or
Duolingo - 100, or
SAT I - Reading and Writing of 550, or
ACT - English 22, or
AP English Language and Composition - 3 or higher, or
AP English Literature and Composition - 3 or higher, or
GTEC (Global Test of English Communication) - 1095, or
IB Eng A Language and Literature - HL4, or
IB Eng A Literature - HL4, or
Fresno State's American English Institute - Advanced Level, or
ELS Language Centers - Level 112, or
FLS International Language School – Level 16, or
TLC The Language Company – Level 9, or
UC Davis IEPP - Level 800, or
Pearson's Test of English – 45, or
iTEP - 3.6, or
Eiken - Grade Pre-1, or
ELITE Language Center of South Korea - Level 3
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- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
139200 USD
Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
Application Fee: 70 USD
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