An internship is a valuable addition to an undergraduate curriculum. The goal of this internship program is to provide students a hands on experience working in a public garden. This experience is gained through work, field trips, conferences and mini-seminars presented throughout the summer. Students familiar with horticulture can use the internship to expand their horizons and discover new aspects in this diverse and fascinating industry. Students that participate in this internship develop a greater appreciation for their academic preparation.
Classes become more useful and meaningful within the context of the internship experience.
Employers place great emphasis on job experience looking for full time employees. It is the students responsibility to pay for and enroll in PLSC 364 in each of the summer sessions and the subsequent fall semester. The internship will fulfill the University of Delaware Landscape Horticulture majors requirement for internship credit. The following definitions are explained to clarify the roles of the participants in the internship program. Coordinator - University of Delaware Botanic Garden coordinator responsible for organizing the internship program.