Degree Concentrations

B.S. in Horticulture with concentrations in:

Agribusiness Management Fruit and Vegetable Production Landscape and Nursery Turfgrass Management

A.A.S in Agriculture with concentrations in:

Agribusiness Management Floriculture and Greenhouse Management Landscape Horticulture Turfgrass

Minor in Horticulture

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Agriculture Agriculture Education Pre-Veterinary Medicine Who Would be Interested in Horticulture?

Students who:

Want to be part of the solution to some of the world's biggest problems Enjoy the outdoors and want to be connected to nature Are interested in a field with a good job outlook Have a broad view of the world yet understand the importance of specific knowledge Prefer to have hands-on experience along with solid academic training Why Horticulture? Wide variety of good job prospects in various fields in Horticulture, as well as opportunities for entrepreneurs Internships available with a wide array of employers Faculty committed to the professional growth and development of our students Small classes, family atmosphere What Are the Requirements to be Admitted to the Program? ... [-]

Bachelor of Science in Plant and Soil Sciences

Texas Tech University's Department of Plant and Soil Science makes it possible for students to turn a love of plants and fresh air into a lucrative career by pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Plant and Soil Science. Manage golf courses and athletic fields. Own your own nursery. Provide environmental consulting. Develop shade-tolerant strains of grass. Design environmental plantings for urban areas. Manage a commercial orchard, greenhouse, or botanical garden. Design, install and maintain interiorscapes. The opportunities are endless.

Program Overview 120 credit hours Coursework is completed primarily online. Some courses, like lab sciences, cannot be taught online and must be taken face-to-face at a college or university in your area. Prerequisite: high school diploma or GED Students are not required to enroll in a certain number of courses each semester, so completion time varies by individual. Semester-based courses run with the Academic Calendar of Texas Tech University. New students may enroll at the beginning of any one of the four yearly sessions. Application Process ... [-]

Bachelor of Science in Plant and Soil Sciences

Texas Tech University's Department of Plant and Soil Science makes it possible for students to turn a love of plants and fresh air into a lucrative career by pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Plant and Soil Science. Manage golf courses and athletic fields. Own your own nursery. Provide environmental consulting. Develop shade-tolerant strains of grass. Design environmental plantings for urban areas. Manage a commercial orchard, greenhouse, or botanical garden. Design, install and maintain interiorscapes. The opportunities are endless.

Program Overview 120 credit hours Coursework is completed primarily online. Some courses, like lab sciences, cannot be taught online and must be taken face-to-face at a college or university in your area. Prerequisite: high school diploma or GED Students are not required to enroll in a certain number of courses each semester, so completion time varies by individual. Semester-based courses run with the Academic Calendar of Texas Tech University. New students may enroll at the beginning of any one of the four yearly sessions. Application Process ... [-]