Bachelor of Science in Horticulture - Public Horticulture

To meet the educational needs of a student population with interests ranging from plant physiology to landscape design/installation to fruit and vegetable production to golf course/athletic field construction and management, considerable flexibility is built into the horticulture curriculum. The diversity of interests and need for flexibility are reflected in the impressive array of horticulture courses offered.
Graduates possess the technical knowledge and skills to become professional horticulturists. They understand principles of life science, plant growth and development, and are familiar with cultural and management practices for a wide assortment of horticultural crops. They are able to work and communicate effectively with fellow horticultural professionals and other citizens who share an interest in horticulture. Graduates also understand the ethical and environmental dimensions of problems and issues facing horticultural professionals. A degree in horticulture opens the door to employment opportunities with production nurseries, seed companies, interior landscaping firms, greenhouses, garden centers, conservatories, landscape design/installation firms, public gardens and arboreta, orchards and vineyards, food processing companies, vegetable farms, fertilizer cooperatives, agricultural chemical companies, golf courses, sports fields, sod production companies, and lawn care businesses. Several allied plant-science industries also provide employment opportunities in the areas of sales, management, and communication. Opportunities exist for careers in research, teaching, extension, and business after obtaining advanced training in graduate school.
This option is rooted in a well-rounded horticulture education. you’ll gain a strong foundation in plant growth concepts and learn to diagnose and manage plant problems. The possibilities for this option are endless. You can work at world-class resorts, zoos, parks, museums, arboretums, botanical gardens and more. And don’t forget the people skills. You’ll broadcast more than seeds by learning strong communication skills. Now we’re talkin’. Public horticulturalists can be hosts to gardening television shows, authors of books, and educators at botanical gardens and Master Gardener programs.

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