Minor and Certificates

Minor in Horticulture

The Minor in Horticulture provides students from across campus with the opportunity to take a block of horticulture courses to supplement their degree. It is common for students to take one horticulture course as an elective, get hooked, and decide to pursue a minor if it is too late for them to switch to horticulture altogether. Many find the opportunity to take hands-on courses, get outdoors, and learn about the plant world an excellent use of their elective course time. A number of students have used the horticulture minor as a springboard to a career in horticulture or advanced study.

The horticulture minor provides a broad background in horticulture and provides a great deal of flexibility. Students who minor in horticulture are required to take at least 15 hours of directed coursework. Horticulture minors are guaranteed preferred access to popular courses that often fill before the start of the semester.

View the Course Requirements for a Horticulture Minor

Minors in other Degrees while earning a B.S.A. in Horticulture

Through careful selection of electives, students majoring in Horticulture can often fulfill requirements for minors and certificates in complementary programs without extending graduation time. Students with an interest in minors and/or certificate programs are encouraged to engage in discussion with the Horticulture Advisor early in their college career. Students who choose a minor or certificate program declare this through Athena, similarly to degree selection. Additionally, just like degree completion requirements, students must apply to receive acknowledgment of completion for both minors and certificates through their respective advisors.

Horticulture majors often supplement their degree with a complementary minor. Some examples of these minors include:

• Turfgrass Management
• Entomology
• Environmental Soil Science
• Landscape Studies