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What courses do I need to take in order to get a degree in Horticulture from the University of Minnesota, Crookston?   Horticulture B.S.Natural Resources Department
The B.S. in horticulture is a career-oriented program that combines science-based education, liberal arts education, and technical training. All horticulture students are introduced to botany, woody plants, entomology, plant pathology, and soil science as part of the program requirements. These courses together with liberal arts courses and program specific courses prepare students for careers in the Green Industry. Students select from three areas of emphasis: environmental landscaping, horticulture production, or urban forestry.
Admissions RequirementsFor information about University of Minnesota admission requirements, visit the Office of Admissions Web site. General RequirementsAll students are required to complete general University and college requirements. For more information, see the graduation requirements.
Program RequirementsStudents must complete 40 upper division credits. Program RequirementsRequired courses - 34 credits AGRO 3230 - Introduction to Plant Pathology (3.0 cr) BIOL 2022 - General Botany (3.0 cr) HORT 1010 - Introduction to Horticulture (3.0 cr) HORT 1021 - Woody Plant Materials (4.0 cr) NATR 3899 - Pre-Internship Seminar (0.5 cr) NATR 3900 - Internship (0.5-4.0 cr) NATR 3901 - Post-Internship Seminar (0.5 cr) NATR 4652 - Seminar (1.0 cr) SOIL 1293 - Soil Science (3.0 cr) SOIL 3414 - Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition (4.0 cr) SPAN 1104 - Beginning Spanish I (4.0 cr) Choose one of the following: COMM 3008 - Business Writing (3.0 cr) or COMM 3303 - Writing in Your Profession (3.0 cr) or COMM 3431 - Persuasion (3.0 cr) Choose one of the following: AGRO 2573 - Entomology (3.0 cr) or NATR 2573 - Entomology (3.0 cr) Liberal Education Requirements A minimum of 40 liberal education credits required. Students must complete the 10 goal areas of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum with the following specific liberal education courses required: BIOL 1009 - General Biology, BIOL SCI, PEOPLE/ENV (4.0 cr) CHEM 1001 - Introductory Chemistry, PHYS SCI (4.0 cr) COMP 1011 - Composition I, COMMUNICAT (3.0 cr) COMP 1013 - Composition II, COMMUNICAT (3.0 cr) SPCH 1101 - Public Speaking, COMMUNICAT (3.0 cr) Choose one of the following: MATH 1031 - College Algebra, MATH THINK (3.0 cr) or MATH 1150 - Elementary Statistics, MATH THINK (3.0 cr) Technology Requirements Students must take 3 credits of any CA courses. CA 1xxx
Program Sub-PlansStudents are required to complete one of the following sub-plans. (Note for the Twin Cities and
Environmental Landscaping | more | view sample planThe environmental landscaping area of emphasis includes courses in landscape design, planning and development of residential and commercial landscapes, and plant science. Impact on the environment and sustainability are a major focus as well as appropriate use of plants and proper installation and management of landscape features. Many students include business courses in their elective curriculum to prepare them for all aspects of the industry. Graduates are prepared to be a landscape designer, installer, or contractor. They may also choose landscape supply sales, nursery management, land reclamation, or garden center management. Environmental Landscaping Requirements (22 cr)
Environmental Landscaping ElectivesTake 12 or more credit(s) from the following: · ACCT 2101 - Principles of Accounting I (3.0 cr)
Open ElectivesStudents must take enough open electives credits to meet the 120 credit graduation requirement. The number of credits needed will depend on liberal education course selections. Approximately 8 credits will be needed..
Production Horticulture | more | view sample planThe production horticulture area of emphasis concentrates on crops produced in greenhouses or nurseries. Students experience plant propagation, identification of herbaceous plants, cultivation of indoor and outdoor plants and floral design. In greenhouse production courses, students produce crops that are sold to industry businesses. Graduates are employed as greenhouse or nursery growers, garden center managers, garden designers, floral designers, and floriculture extension specialists. Faculty work with students to develop a plan of study tailored to the individual.
Production Horticulture Requirements (23 cr) HORT 1091 - Indoor Flowering and Foliage Plants (2.0 cr) Production Horticulture ElectivesTake 12 or more credit(s) from the following: · ACCT 2101 - Principles of Accounting I (3.0 cr)· AGRO 2640 - Applied Agriculture Chemicals (3.0 cr) · ASM 1034 - Facility Maintenance and Safety (4.0 cr) · BIOL 3022 - Principles of Genetics, LIB ED ELC (3.0 cr) · BIOL 3131 - Plant Physiology, LIB ED ELC (3.0 cr) · CHEM 1401 - Elementary Bioorganic Chemistry, PHYS SCI, PEOPLE/ENV (4.0 cr) · ENTR 2200 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Small Business (3.0 cr) · ENTR 3200 - Business Plan Development (3.0 cr) · HORT 1092 - Floral Design (2.0 cr) · HORT 3040 - Landscape Installation and Maintenance (3.0 cr) · HORT 3093 - Advanced Floral Design and Florist Operations (2.0 cr) · MGMT 3200 - Principles of Management (3.0 cr) · MGMT 3210 - Supervision and Leadership (3.0 cr) · MGMT 3220 - Human Resource Management (3.0 cr) · MKTG 2200 - Personal Selling (3.0 cr) · MKTG 3300 - Principles of Marketing (3.0 cr) · AGRO 3023 - Plant Breeding and Genetics (4.0 cr) · SPAN 1204 - Beginning Spanish II (4.0 cr) · TURF 1072 - Principles of Turf Management (3.0 cr) · TURF 3077 - Turf and Landscape Irrigation Design and Installation (2.0 cr) Open ElectivesStudents must take enough open electives credits to meet the 120 credit graduation requirement. The number of credits needed will depend on liberal education course selections. Approximately 7 credits will be needed. Urban Forestry | more | view sample planUrban forestry combines conservation and horticulture topics presented in an outdoor, applied setting. Different than focusing on large scale forests used for commercial purposes, urban forestry includes municipalities, park districts, utility companies, private homeowners, and commercial tree service companies; each utilizing trees for a different purpose. The tree care industry has grown extensively over the years and now includes conservation and management issues. Extensive employment opportunities are available nation-wide as society becomes more urbanized. Urban Forestry Requirements (22 crs) ENTR 2200 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Small Business (3.0 cr) Urban Forestry ElectivesTake 12 or more credit(s) from the following: · ACCT 2101 - Principles of Accounting I (3.0 cr)
Open ElectivesStudents must take enough open electives credits to meet the 120 credit graduation requirement. The number of credits needed will depend on liberal education course selections. Approximately 9 credits will be needed.
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