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A public garden serves as an organization dedicated to cultivating plant collections for public education, scientific research, conservation efforts, and academic advancement. These institutions encompass botanical gardens, arboretums, greenhouse facilities, and heritage landscapes. This specialized program equips students for careers in public gardens across various fields including horticulture, educational programming, ecosystem stewardship, biodiversity preservation, and organizational leadership. Plant Sciences majors are required to select a concentration area to develop specialized knowledge within the discipline. Concentrations offer targeted academic pathways designed to cultivate practical competencies for career opportunities after graduation or advanced academic pursuits. Students entering the Plant Sciences program as first- or second-year undergraduates should formally declare their concentration before starting their third year of study.