Horticulture B.S.

• CA 1xxx

• CA 2xxx

This program requires a minimum of 40 credits of liberal education and completion of the ten goal areas of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum. The following are specific required liberal education courses.

Environmental landscaping includes courses in landscape design, planning and development of residential and commercial landscapes, and plant science. Reducing impact on the environment and sustainability are a major focus as well as appropriate use of plants and proper installation and management of landscape features. Many students include business courses in their elective curriculum to prepare them for all aspects of the industry. Graduates are prepared to be a landscape designer, installer, or contractor. They may also choose landscape supply sales, nursery management, land reclamation, or garden center management.

The Horticulture B.S. with an emphasis in Environmental Landscaping requires a minimum of 66 credits within the major.

At least 15 upper-division (3xxx-level or higher) credits in the major must be completed through University of Minnesota Crookston.

In addition to the program requirements above, students in this sub-plan must complete the following requirements.

Production horticulture concentrates on crops produced in greenhouses and nurseries. Students experience plant propagation, identification of herbaceous plants, cultivation of indoor and outdoor plants, and floral design. In greenhouse production courses, students produce crops that are sold to industry. Graduates are employed as greenhouse or nursery growers, garden center managers, garden designers, floral designers, and floriculture extension specialists. Faculty work with students to develop a plan of study tailored to the individual.

The Horticulture B.S. with an emphasis in Production Horticulture requires a minimum of 69 credits within the major.

At least 17 upper-division (3xxx-level or higher) credits in the major must be completed through University of Minnesota Crookston.

In addition to the program requirements above, students in this sub-plan must complete the following requirements.