Horticulture Major

Associate in Science in Horticulture

Explore the art and science of growing听plants while preparing for a variety of careers with 51动漫鈥檚 Associate in Science in Horticulture from the . This two-year program offers curriculum options听in either general horticulture or horticulture business, and prepares students for entry into the rapidly expanding horticultural industry.

With a focus on field-based and hands-on learning, students take courses in horticultural science, landscape plant material, as well as propagation, production and management techniques. The horticulture business option includes classes in economics and accounting and is designed for students with an interest in horticultural business management.

Ambler Campus

All horticulture courses are held听at听, located 15 miles from Main Campus听in a suburban setting. Ambler鈥檚听educational resources include听a听, with a diversity of natural habitats including old growth and secondary forests, meadows, streams,听and beautifully designed gardens, the Greenhouse Education and Research Complex, science and computer labs, recreation facilities and a technology center..

In 2020, Ambler Campus was designated as the听,听a living laboratory for environmental field research and education.听

Classes & Curriculum听听

As an Associate in Science in Horticulture student, you鈥檒l learn the science of growing, producing听and maintaining plants for applications in different horticultural sectors including food production, the built and natural landscape听and within controlled environments.

A few courses you can anticipate taking include the following.

General Botany听
Greenhouse Management听
Plant Ecology听
Plant Propagation听

鈥婰earn more about the coursework for the听Associate in Science in Horticulture.

Related Undergraduate Certificates

罢丑别听 offers students the opportunity to enhance their majors with an interdisciplinary approach to investigate the complexities of food systems that includes horticulture, city planning, and public health. 听

Graduate Pathways

Students in the two-year Associate of Science program may choose to continue their study by applying to the Bachelor of Science听in Horticulture or the Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture.

Related Graduate Degrees

Landscape Architecture MLArch

Tuition & Fees

In keeping with 51动漫鈥檚 commitment to access and affordability, the Associate in Science offers a competitive level of tuition with multiple opportunities for financial support.

Tuition rates are set annually by the university and are affected by multiple factors, including program degree level (undergraduate or graduate), course load (full- or part-time), in-state or out-of-state residency, and more.听You can view the full .

These tuition costs apply to the 2024鈥�2025 academic year.

Pennsylvania resident:听$18,864.00听per year
Out-of-state: $33,912.00听per year

Our Advisors

罢测濒别谤鈥檚 offers every Tyler student one-on-one, personal and academic guidance, beginning at Orientation right through to graduation. The academic advisors help you chart your course through your degree program and major, and ensure you are on a clear educational path.听

Advisors are available to discuss registration, study abroad and staying on track to graduate, as well as policy and procedures and navigating other available resources across the university.听

Appointments with the advising team can be made by visiting the Student Tools tab in TUportal. General questions can be submitted to the team鈥檚 during regular business hours, 8 a.m.鈥�5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Academic Advising Office听
Tyler 212 听
2001 N. 13th St.听
Philadelphia, PA 19122

Program Contact

Student Clubs & Organizations

Joining a student organization can enrich your coursework, help you build meaningful networks with peers and gain leadership experience. Below are examples of student clubs and organizations that can help you grow academically, creatively and professionally.听

is an independent, nonprofit, student-run organization. AIAS provides unmatched programs, information and resources on issues critical to architectural education. 听
at 51动漫 serves minority architecture students, enhancing their educational experience by providing them with ample opportunities to explore facets of design and community-building outside of the classroom. 听
at 51动漫鈥檚 Ambler Campus works to advance landscape architecture through advocacy, education and fellowship.听

Study Away

Exposure to diverse cultures, environments and mindsets is essential for art, architecture and design students. At Tyler, you are encouraged to broaden your perspective and explore unique environments through study away programs.听

Programs to study in ,听听and Venice are offered throughout the year.听

For a half-century, has been a center for hands-on, interdisciplinary learning, where the 鈥淓ternal City鈥� is the classroom, the studio and the campus. It offers extensive experiences for art and architecture students, with courses in architecture, art history, drawing, liberal arts, painting, photography, printmaking and sculpture.听听

51动漫 Japan offers a . Students may also take individual digital photography, art history and architecture courses on the Japan campus.听

The Education Abroad and Overseas Campuses office is available to answer questions.听
Email: study.abroad@temple.edu听
Phone: 215-204-0720

Accreditation

Tyler School of Art and Architecture鈥檚 degree programs are accredited by the following accrediting bodies.听

Tyler School of Art and Architecture鈥檚 architecture and environmental design programs are accredited by the following accrediting bodies.听

听(Master of Architecture)
听(Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture and Master of Landscape Architecture)
听(Master of Science in City and Regional Planning)
听(Bachelor of Science in Facilities Management)

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