Bachelor of Horticultural Science

The Horticultural Science Bachelor of Science degree is designed to provide students science-based education which can be applied in a wide variety of careers in landscape plant production and use of plant materials in constructed and natural landscapes. The curriculum provides fundamental knowledge in plant biology, soil and nutrient management, and the life of potential insect pests and plant diseases harmful to plants as well as beneficial organisms which help support plants. The basic science courses are complemented by a number of applied horticulture courses in both landscape and edible crops to build a valuable skill set for future careers in Sustainable Horticulture.