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Cultivate a more sustainable and vibrant future with a program that pioneers innovative methods to preserve food freshness. The Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Plant Systems offers four specializations, with the Fresh Produce Safety concentration focusing on cutting-edge techniques to safeguard our planet's vital food resources. Based in Yuma, this program teaches students to identify disease contamination in supply chains while mastering Good Agricultural Practices for leafy greens and vegetable safety. The curriculum explores food safety challenges, field risk evaluation, sanitation protocols, and inspection procedures. Participants gain hands-on training in soil, water, and plant science applications, covering topics like soil composition, plant nourishment, and hydroponic systems.
Students must have high school equivalent to USA and entry requirements vary from country to country.
International applicants whose primary language is not English, or who attended school in a non-English speaking country, regardless of citizenship, must prove English proficiency. English proficiency may be proven by one or more of the following:
TOEFL iBT - 70
IELTS - 6.0
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic - 53
IB (English A – Higher Level) - 5 or higher
Cambridge English Scale (C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency) - 169
Cambridge GCSE, O Level or higher (English) - C or higher
Application Deadline: Fall May 1