Horticulture
Fast Facts
Study abroad
Gain an international perspective on agriculture, natural environments and man-made landscapes during our Western Europe Study Tour.
Champion fundraisers
Be part of the WVU Horticulture Club which raises $20,000 each year while providing hands-on experiences growing crops.
State-of-the-art facilities
The Evansdale Greenhouse provides ample space for independent study, undergraduate research and internships
Careers
- Greenhouse manager
- Landscape contractor
- Golf course horticulturist
- Seed and supply company representative
- State and federal nursery inspectors
- Educators
Course Schedule
Freshman Year
Fall | Spring |
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AGRL 111 – Professions in Agriculture
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PLSC 206 – Principles of Plant Science
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ENGL 101 – Intro to Composition and Rhetoric
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BIOL 102 and 104 – General Biology
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BIOL 101 and 103 – General Biology
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GEF 5
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PLSC 105 – Plants and People, Past and Present
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Free Elective
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Select ONE:
MATH 126A – College Algebra (5-Day) MATH 126B – College Algebra (4-Day) MATH 126C – College Algebra (3-Day) |
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For full suggested course schedule, class descriptions and more information on General Education Foundations (GEF) see course catalog.
plants, greenhouse, growing, hydroponics, production, farming, soil, landscaping, botany, propagation, nursery, contractor, extension, agronomy, entomology, garden, organic, turfgrass
scientist, farmer