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Protect crops and advance your career with NDSU’s graduate certificate in crop protection. This program delivers expert training in integrated pest management, plant disease control, weed science and responsible pesticide use, emphasizing sustainable strategies that boost productivity while safeguarding the environment. Upon completing the certificate you’ll gain the advanced skills needed to tackle today’s crop protection challenges and contribute to global food security.
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Shape Your Future
NDSU students are encouraged to collaborate with an advisor and develop a unique program of study that meets their specific interests.
Comprehensive Curriculum
Courses address the growing complexity of crop protection, emphasizing sustainable and environmentally friendly practices to maximize productivity while minimizing ecological impacts.
Flexibility to Meet Your Needs
Offered both online and in person, the certificate accommodates your schedule. On-campus courses utilize classroom, laboratory and seminar formats to facilitate hands-on learning and face-to-face interactions with instructors and peers. Online courses allow you to access course materials, participate in discussions and complete assignments at your pace.
Limitless Career Opportunities
After completing the certificate, you’ll find a variety of rewarding career opportunities, such as crop protection specialist, agronomist, pest management advisor or research scientist, or advance in your current career with newly developed skills.
Tuition and Funding
NDSU offers a high-quality, academically rigorous education at an affordable cost. To help you cover tuition and expenses, various departments offer graduate assistantships designed to support your academic and professional goals.
Admission Info
At NDSU, we welcome students from all backgrounds who are seeking to further their education within a supportive, welcoming community.
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