MSc in Horticulture - Water Quality and Utilization in Stillwater United States | Oklahoma State University

Global reliance on technological progress and sustainable resource management will demand more individuals capable of tackling ever-more intricate challenges ahead. The Master of Science in horticulture program enables students to customize their professional trajectory through diverse specialization areas, guided by faculty from the OSU Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture

Program Structure
The horticulture master's degree offers two completion pathways: the horticultural science track or the horticultural practice track.


Horticultural Science Track

This path mandates finishing at least 30 credit hours of study, including
6 credits of HORT 5000, Thesis Research.

Water stands as one of life's essential elements - its availability and purity significantly influence all living organisms. Water regulations are transforming across government sectors to encourage smarter water utilization (and sometimes recycling) in residential areas, landscapes, and commercial operations. Our department's teaching and research focuses on intelligent irrigation systems, nutrient runoff management, assessment of drought-resistant plant varieties, urban wastewater recycling, and how water quality affects plant health. We are uniquely equipped to educate students about the complex water-related challenges of tomorrow.