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Major in Horticulture<\/h1>\n

On-campus and Online Options<\/h3>\n

Apply scientific principles in the growing, marketing, processing and utilizing of fruits, vegetables, flower and foliage plants, trees, shrubs and turf grasses.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Horticulture is both a production and service industry and meeting the nutritional needs of the world population is a growing need. As a Horticulture major, get hands-on experience working in our state-of-the-art labs and growing facilities.<\/p>\n

Students in the program are either required or encouraged to have student internships\u00a0or apprenticeships. Many students are engaged in independent studies with faculty in lab and field research, and work study\/hourly jobs in the field or greenhouse.<\/p>\n

There are slight differences between the on-campus and online degree programs. Be sure to learn about the details for both options to help you decide what works best for you.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Browse the CSU Course Catalog to learn about on-campus<\/strong> courses and degree requirements.<\/a><\/p>\n

Visit CSU Online to learn more about the online<\/strong> program.<\/a><\/p>\n

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One Major, Four Concentrations<\/h2>\n

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Controlled Environment Horticulture Concentration<\/h3>\n

Controlled environment agriculture, CEA, is a technology-based approach to crop production that focuses on optimizing an environment within a protected structure to facilitate desired plant growth and development. In this concentration, students will study and gain hands-on experience with the management of controlled environment systems for the production and improvement of both floriculture and food crops.<\/p>\n

Browse CSU Course Catalog for courses and degree requirements.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Horticultural Business Management Concentration<\/h3>\n

The\u00a0horticultural business management concentration\u00a0provides the opportunity to gain the broadest horticultural background available within the department, and at the same time, participate in key business courses in the College of Business. Students may expand their specific horticultural interests or take an array of horticulture courses which can lead to more job opportunities in the future.<\/p>\n

Browse CSU Course Catalog for courses and degree requirements.<\/a><\/p>\n

This concentration is also offered online. Visit CSU Online to learn about the program.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Horticultural Science Concentration<\/h3>\n

Horticultural scientists conduct research to discover new information about plant growth, development, and environmental response. Applied knowledge from such studies leads to new plant varieties and production methods. Undergraduates in this concentration receive a solid foundation in the basic sciences and agricultural sciences leading to technical and scientific careers in laboratory, greenhouse, or field research.<\/p>\n

Browse CSU Course Catalog for courses and degree requirements.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Horticultural Food Crops Concentration<\/h3>\n

Students in the horticultural food crops concentration focus their studies on systems related to production of fruits and vegetables. Specific areas include fruit production, vegetable production, irrigation practices, soil fertility, propagation, breeding, and related plant pest management courses.<\/p>\n

Browse CSU Course Catalog for courses and degree requirements.<\/a><\/p>\n

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WHAT YOU’LL LEARN<\/h2>\n