2023-2024 Course Catalog

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Horticulture (HORT) Minor

Required Minor Courses
Select two of the following:5-6
Horticulture Science and Industry
Environmental Factors in Horticulture
Plant Propagation
Subtotal5-6
Restricted Electives
Select 12-13 credits minimum of the following:12-13
Agriculture, Global Food Security and Health
Soil Microbiology
Plants and Greenspaces in Urban Communities
Indoor Plants
Floral Design
Plants, Places, and Cultures in a Global Context
Plant Biology 1
Sustainable Agriculture Practicum
Wines and Vines
Woody Landscape Plants
Woody Landscape Plants
Trees in the Built Environment 1
Hardscape Materials and Installation 1
Public Gardens Maintenance and Management
Public Gardens Maintenance and Management
Greenhouse Management
Small Scale and Residential Landscape Design 1
Small Scale and Residential Landscape Design 1
Viticulture 1
Vegetable Crops
Vegetable Seed Production 1
Medicinal Plants and Herbs 1
Arboriculture Field Skills
Cannabis - Science, Industry, and Culture
World Crops: Food and Culture
Subtotal12-13
Total Credits17-19
1

Prerequisite: Some courses listed on this checksheet may have prerequisites; please consult the University Course Catalog or check with your advisor.

  • Minimum Credits for the minor = 18
  • Minimum GPA requirement of 2.0 for courses taken towards the minor.
  • 12-13 of restricted electives: at minimum, 6 credits must be at the 3000 or 4000 academic level.
  • Some courses listed on this checksheet may have prerequisites, please consult the University Course Catalog, or check with your advisor.