Agricultural Science, BS - Horticulture Option

What will you learn in UCM's Agricultural Science BS - Horticulture program?

UCM鈥檚 horticultural classes provide the knowledge and skills to breed, establish, harvest and manage plants. You will use specialized tools and techniques to design, create and operate landscapes and other production environments.

Your coursework moves beyond traditional classrooms into state-of-the-art greenhouses, shade houses and university farms. You will study key industry topics, including:

• Fruit and vegetable production
• Landscape design and installation
• Plant diseases
• Plant propagation
• Turfgrass management
• Woody and herbaceous plant identification
• Floral design
• Greenhouse management
• Beekeeping and apiculture

Unique learning opportunities in UCM鈥檚 Agricultural Science BS 鈥� Horticulture program

Put your education into action through hands-on learning environments across campus and throughout the region:

• UCM Greenhouse, Nursery and Farms: Gain real-world experience at our one-acre nursery complex, featuring two greenhouses, two shade houses and a lath house. Our main 5,000-square-foot greenhouse includes climate control and production capabilities for plant care, propagation and trial marketing. UCM also manages 370 acres across two university farms, featuring high-tunnel production.
• Internships: All Horticulture students complete an internship with an agency, business or industry organization in local communities, nearby Kansas City or St. Louis.
• Field Trips and Guest Speakers: Learn from industry experts while visiting botanical gardens, tree nurseries and turf farms. Practice propagation techniques using cuttings, grafting and tissue culture or help design and install live landscape projects.
• Undergraduate Research: Conduct original research alongside faculty mentors and present your findings at the Missouri Academy of Sciences meetings or the UCM Research Scholars Symposium.
• Student Organizations: Connect with peers in the Horticulture Club, Agriculture Club or Delta Tau Alpha national agriculture honor society. The Horticulture Club engages in community service, industry networking and the cultivation of ornamental plants for its annual plant sale.

Fast Facts 欧美视频 UCM鈥檚 Agricultural Science BS - Horticulture

• Flexible Formats: Available full-time or part-time
• Hands-on Facilities: 5,000-square-foot climate-controlled greenhouse, a one-acre nursery complex and 370 acres of university farm land
• Guaranteed Practical Experience: Requirement for 100% of students to complete a professional internship before graduation
• Dedicated Student Support: Dedicated academic advisors, success coaches and a personal financial aid advisor as part of your six-person student support team
• Affordable Education: Tuition rates fall below many other Missouri public institutions, supported by specialized industry scholarships

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Financial Aid and Scholarships for UCM's Agricultural Science BS - Horticulture Students

As a UCM student, you鈥檒l have a financial aid advisor as part of your six-person student support team to help you find the best way to finance your college education. UCM provides an optional payment plan and institutional scholarships.

Students in this program can access dedicated funding, including:

• Johnson County Master Gardeners鈥� Group Scholarship
• Lee鈥檚 Summit Garden Club Scholarship

Explore additional funding opportunities using the UCM Scholarship Finder and connect with your financial aid advisor to build your customized aid package.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Career Opportunities and Outcomes for UCM鈥檚 Agricultural Science BS - Horticulture Graduates

 

Explore programs related to horticulture.   If you鈥檙e more interested in the science side of horticulture, check out our undergraduate degree in: Biology, BS