Horticulture Major

Bachelor of Science in Horticulture

Prepare yourself for a variety of careers related to cultivating and managing plants in the natural and built environment through the Bachelor of Science in Horticulture in 51动漫鈥檚 . This four-year undergraduate program offers courses in plant science, identification, production and maintenance through field-based and hands-on research and learning that deepens students鈥� knowledge of the natural and cultivated world.听

You鈥檒l learn the relationships between horticulture, technology and natural ecological processes and become responsible stewards of the environment. All horticulture courses are held at 51动漫鈥檚 suburban Ambler Campus, home to a 187-acre arboretum and state-of-the-art greenhouses, gardens, and labs. Additional coursework is available on 51动漫's Main and Center City campuses.听

Careers in the field of horticulture can be in the built landscape or in natural environments and encompass a myriad of different occupational opportunities including:听

controlled environment cultivation;
floriculture;
horticultural therapy;
interior plantscaping;
landscape contracting, restoration听and management;
nurseries;
public horticulture;听
research and teaching; and
urban forestry.

Student Collaboration听

Horticulture students can collaborate with landscape architecture students on projects, including an annual design-build project that culminates in an exhibit for the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society鈥檚 annual Philadelphia Flower Show.

An image of a student examining a plant outside

Classes & Curriculum听听

As a BS in Horticulture student, you鈥檒l develop building technology, design听and environmental stewardship skills while studying the diverse urban context of Philadelphia. A few courses you can anticipate taking include the following.听

Applied Entomology
Food Crops
Plant Pathology
Plant Physiology

Learn more about the coursework for this program.

Related Graduate Degrees

Master of Landscape Architecture

Undergraduate Certificates

The Undergraduate Certificate in Landscape Plants allows students to enhance their major with focused coursework and hands-on learning in the fundamentals of horticulture. The certificate focuses on plant types, names听and usage for a background in gardening and landscape design.听

The Undergraduate Certificate in Environmental Sustainability allows students to enhance their major with focused coursework in environmental sustainability. This certificate provides students with an interdisciplinary perspective that draws from the fields of botany, city planning, community development, horticulture and landscape architecture. Students will gain basic knowledge needed to evaluate environmental problems and to draw environmentally, socially听and economically sound solutions.听

Tuition & Fees

In keeping with 51动漫鈥檚 commitment to access and affordability, the Bachelor of 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 Academic 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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