Horticulture and Urban Agriculture, B.S.

Program Overview

This program encompasses diverse aspects of plant science, from propagation and production to management and design. Emphasizing hands-on experience through farm and greenhouse projects, as well as industry visits, it prepares students for careers in landscaping, plant production, and environmental conservation, opening doors to professions such as landscape manager, arborist, and public gardens director.

Program Outline

Careers:

• Landscape manager
• Propagator
• Landscape contractor
• Greenhouse manager
• Arborist and urban forester
• Nursery stock producer
• Field representative
• Researcher
• Arboretum or public gardens director

Other:

• Students will gain hands-on experience at the plant science farms and computer-controlled greenhouses, through real-world crop production projects, and on field trips to nurseries, golf courses and private landscape installations.