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Gain expertise in the cultivation, commerce, teaching, research, and innovation of plant life through a bachelor's program in Agricultural Science specializing in Horticulture. The University of Central Missouri's Horticulture undergraduate program bridges academic theory with practical applications in food production and living environments. Our horticulture curriculum equips students with the expertise to cultivate, propagate, harvest, and maintain plant life. You'll employ various methodologies and equipment to plan, develop, and maintain landscapes and other green spaces.
The Horticulture bachelor's program combines classroom instruction with hands-on experience at our university farms, featuring cutting-edge greenhouse and shade house facilities. Study horticultural subjects including:
Fruit and vegetable cultivation
Landscape planning and implementation
Plant pathology
Plant reproduction techniques
Turf management
Identification of woody and herbaceous plants