Business courses contribute to a well-rounded curriculum. A growing aspect of horticulture involves the management of enterprises, from production to distribution and marketing. Horticulture as an art involves the arrangement of plants in an aesthetically pleasing fashion, an exterior landscape for a residence or building or manicuring a golf green. The Horticulture major broadly represents all crops and commodities. Though broad training is required of all Horticulture majors, students may tailor their courses around the traditional commodities by the appropriate selection of electives.
Students begin professional development as undergraduates.
An internship in a horticultural enterprise is strongly recommended. Students considering graduate school are advised to take optional courses in the basic sciences as well as conduct an undergraduate research project. Those with strong interests in specific disciplines may complete special problems under the supervision of a faculty member. 2 See advisor. Select from approved departmental list.