Our landscapes, homes, and public buildings are adorned with horticulture.
Horticulture is a diverse field with various career options.
Since you may not know which of these areas you will major in, the first two years of study are standard for all areas of horticulture. This allows you to change from one area to another during this period without taking additional classes to complete your degree. During the first two years you will be developing the broad foundation that you need by taking courses in horticulture, botany, chemistry, soils, mathematics, economics, English, communications, and general education. During your last two years you will take courses in computer science or statistics, entomology, plant pathology, plant physiology, genetics, and business. However, a greater emphasis during this period will be placed on horticulture specialization courses to prepare you for the career area you have chosen.