Horticulture is the application of scientific principles to grow vegetables, fruits, ornamental plants, and landscape design, as well as business principles to sell the commodities. You’ll learn basic characteristics of a wide variety of plants; including how they grow, develop, reproduce and adapt to different environments. Using this knowledge, you’ll be able to create optimal growing conditions for a plant to have higher yield and reduce potential problems such as pests and diseases.
Please note that Horticulture is a specialization of our Horticulture and Crop Science Major (formerly Sustainable Plant Systems).
In Horticulture and Crop Science you’ll participate in hands-on-learning including labs and interactive activities in nearly every course. You’ll get to find & complete at least one internship (many students complete more) in order to gain first-hand experience in specialized areas. We’ve had students intern near & far from local nurseries to international sports teams. The internship possibilities & eventual career options are limitless. You’ll also be encouraged to participate in research, working one-on-one with faculty and presenting your work at college and university level forums.
Check out the Program Learning Goals & Outcomes
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Environmental Consultant
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Producer/Farm Manager
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Crop Consultant
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Plant Geneticist
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Vineyard Owner
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Molecular Biologist
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Plant Breeder
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County Extension Agent
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Agronomist
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- Enrolled Autumn 2023 & later: Horticulture
- Enrolled Autumn 2022: Horticulture
- Enrolled Autumn 2021: Horticulture
You can learn more about SPS curriculum for students enrolled prior to Autumn 2021 here
Student researchers are a valuable part of our department. Undergraduate students have a variety of opportunities to gain valuable hands-on research experience while learning new skills and techniques, which can be broadly applied across fields.
Learn about how you can be involved in undergraduate research
As an HCS undergraduate you'll get to complete at least one internship to gain specialized experience, learn what you enjoy (and don't) in a potential career & further build your network - all before you even graduate!
Whether you want to intern locally, visit another state, or even intern internationally - we can help you make that happen. International internships are possible in places such as Netherlands, UK or Australia and are made possible with the help of The Ohio Program (TOP).
To learn more about our internship requirements please contact Regina Vann Hickok
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