Horticulture Program

Designed to provide students science-based education, which can be applied in a wide variety of careers in landscape plant production and use of plant materials in constructed and natural landscapes.

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Turn your green thumb into a green career!  This curriculum provides fundamental knowledge in plant biology, soil and nutrient management, and the life of potential insect pests and plant diseases harmful to plants as well as beneficial organisms which help support plants. The basic science courses are complemented by a number of applied horticulture courses in both landscape and edible crops to build a valuable skill set for future careers in sustainable horticulture.

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Elsa Petit

Contact Program Advisor Elsa Petit for more information about our ON-CAMPUS Horticulture programs

Elsa Petit, PhD

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413-545-5217

Bowditch 206

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John Gerber

Contact Program Advisor John Gerber for more information about our ONLINE Horticulture programs

John Gerber, PhD

@email

413-687-7798

Stockbridge Hall, 17

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Degree Options

Associate of Science in Sustainable Horticulture (ON-CAMPUS) Associate of Science in Sustainable Horticulture (ON-CAMPUS) Bachelor of Science in Applied Plant & Soil Sciences (ON-CAMPUS) Bachelor of Science in Applied Plant & Soil Sciences (ON-CAMPUS) 15-Credit Certificate in Horticulture (ONLINE) 15-Credit Certificate in Horticulture (ONLINE) Associate of Science in Horticulture (ONLINE) Associate of Science in Horticulture (ONLINE) Bachelor of Science in Horticultural Science (Only for on-campus students entering F24 or earlier) Bachelor of Science in Horticultural Science (Only for on-campus students entering F24 or earlier)