Horticulture, BS Curriculum

Agriculture and Natural Resources Department
Academic Affairs

• Program Type: Baccalaureate
• Requirements for this program are current for Spring 2013
• Required credits to graduate with this degree: 120
• Required credits within the major: 56 to 57
• This program requires summer terms.
• Degree: Bachelor of Science
• Minor in Horticulture is available

The B.S. in horticulture is a career-oriented program that combines science-based education, liberal arts education, and technical training. All horticulture students are introduced to botany, woody plants, entomology, plant pathology, and soil science as part of the program requirements. These courses together with liberal arts courses and program specific courses prepare students for careers in the Green Industry. Students select from three areas of emphasis: environmental landscaping, horticulture production, or urban forestry.

Program outcomes: graduates will

• demonstrate competency in identification of plant species, diseases, pests, and disorders of horticultural plants
• understand the use of horticultural plants for aesthetic improvement and sustainability of the environment
• apply principles of plant science, nutrition, soils, and pest management, and exhibit an awareness of environmental health and safety issues
• demonstrate an awareness of the need for continuing professional development
• demonstrate communication skills, ability to make sound decisions, and willingness to work as part of a team in providing leadership and accountability
• use computer technology to effectively communicate, manage, and enhance business operations

Program Delivery

This program is available:

• via classroom (the majority of instruction is face-to-face)

Admission Requirements

For information about University of Minnesota admission requirements, visit the Office of Admissions website.

General Requirements

All students are required to complete general University and college requirements. For more information, see the graduation requirements.

Program Requirements

Students must complete 40 upper division credits.

< Program Sub-plans

Students are required to complete one of the following sub-plans.

Environmental Landscaping

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.

Production Horticulture

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.

• ACCT 2101 - Principles of Accounting I (3.0 cr)
• AGRO 2640 - Applied Agriculture Chemicals (3.0 cr)
• ASM 1034 - Facility Maintenance and Safety (4.0 cr)
• BIOL 3022 - Principles of Genetics (3.0 cr)
• BIOL 3131 - Plant Physiology (3.0 cr)
• CHEM 1401 - Elementary Bioorganic Chemistry [PHYS SCI, PEOPLE/ENV](4.0 cr)
• ENTR 2200 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Small Business (3.0 cr)
• ENTR 3200 - Business Plan Development (3.0 cr)
• HORT 1092 - Floral Design (2.0 cr)
• HORT 3040 - Landscape Installation and Maintenance (3.0 cr)
• HORT 3093 - Advanced Floral Design and Florist Operations (2.0 cr)
• MGMT 3200 - Principles of Management (3.0 cr)
• MGMT 3210 - Supervision and Leadership (3.0 cr)
• MGMT 3220 - Human Resource Management (3.0 cr)
• MKTG 2200 - Personal Selling (3.0 cr)
• MKTG 3300 - Principles of Marketing (3.0 cr)
• AGRO 3023 - Plant Breeding and Genetics (4.0 cr
• SPAN 1204 - Beginning Spanish II (4.0 cr)
• TURF 1072 - Principles of Turf Management (3.0 cr)
• TURF 3077 - Turf and Landscape Irrigation Design and Installation (2.0 cr)

Horticulture Minor Curriculum

Natural Resources
Academic Affairs

• Program Type: Undergraduate minor related to major
• Requirements for this program are current for Spring 2013
• Required credits in this minor: 18

The horticulture minor provides an opportunity for students in other majors (e.g., natural resources related, agronomy, ag business, business management, golf and turf management) to take a selected group of horticulture courses and strengthen their credentials in this area.

Program Delivery

This program is available:

• via classroom (the majority of instruction is face-to-face)

Minor Requirements

• HORT 3030 - Landscape Design (4.0 cr)
• HORT 3031 - Herbaceous Perennial Plant Materials (2.0 cr)
• HORT 1091 - Indoor Flowering and Foliage Plants (2.0 cr)
• HORT 1092 - Floral Design (2.0 cr)
• HORT 3093 - Advanced Floral Design and Florist Operations (2.0 cr)
• HORT 3040 - Landscape Installation and Maintenance(3.0 cr)