The Horticultural Science degree program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed for a career in the production and management of plants and soils for food, fiber, forage, oil, recreation, landscaping and the enhancement of the human environment. Through course work and hands-on experiences, students develop a strong foundation in plant biology, soil science, pest management, and plant production and propagation systems.
Options
Students pursuing a Horticultural Science degree choose one of two Options:
Career Opportunities
Equipped with technical and scientific skills as well as communication, computational, leadership, and interpersonal capabilities, graduates will be prepared for production, management, or research focused careers in a variety of sectors including private industry, academia, government, and non-profit. Careers are as diverse as they are challenging and include opportunities such as botanical garden educator, entrepreneur, Extension agent, floral designer, fruit and vegetable grower, greenhouse manager, landscape project manager, ornamental horticulturalist, plant breeder, and research scientists. Students will also be prepared to enter a variety of professional and graduate programs.
Suggested Four-Year Plan for the Horticulture Management Option
Suggested Four Year Plan for the Horticulture Science Option
Graduation Requirements
To earn the Bachelor of Science in Horticultural Science, students must earn a minimum of 120 credit hours with a 2.0 grade-point average. A minimum of 45 credit hours must be from upper division courses (300 level and above). Remedial courses may not be counted toward the total hours required for the degree.