A student may conduct research for the thesis or dissertation in the area of fruits, floriculture, ornamentals, or vegetables. A complete program is formulated in the area of the student s choice. Courses in allied fields of study such as botany, business, chemistry, genetics, microbiology, plant pathology, experimental statistics and weed science, and soil science contribute to the total graduate program. The training program is designed to develop proficiency in independent research and teaching of horticulture. Graduates from this department are qualified for positions in extension, research, or teaching horticulture at colleges or universities and in allied industries.
Positions are available in production and utilization of horticultural crops and products.
In addition, numerous firms employ horticulture graduates as technical sales representatives. To take one or more of the following courses for graduate credit, the student must have had at least 12 hours in horticulture to do minor work on the graduate level, and at least 18 hours to do major work for graduate credit. Deficiencies may be removed prior to or concurrently with work on the graduate program. The Horticulture Department has developed an approved list of courses that may be taken in lieu of a foreign language. Please confer with the major advisor.