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Why Major in Horticulture

Pending approvals to proposed updates, this program is not currently accepting new students.

The Agribusiness Management Horticulture Option program offers classroom instruction and laboratory experiences coupled with supervised on-the-job experience to prepare students for employment.

Special program features include:

  • Instructors with practical expertise in their areas of specialization
  • Supervised on-the-job experience
  • Minimum of 12 hours of elective hours of coursework allowing students to specialize in their areas of interest
  • 10-week fourth semester enabling students to secure full-time employment on or around April 1
  • A majority of courses are in agriculture, horticulture and related disciplines

 Discover careers and salaries for this program

Locations
East Campus
Formats
On-campus
Number of Credits
69
Next Start Date
Any Time

Careers In Horticulture

Students completing this program will find a great demand for their skills and services in the planning, implementation, production, management, processing, marketing and sales of horticultural commodities and services. Jobs will be in production, sales, operation and management.

Agriculture Events

25Jan
1-25-2025 // 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Teddy Bear Hospital

01Feb
2-01-2025 // 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

2025 Youth Horse Judging Workshop

02Feb
2-02-2025 // 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

2025 Youth Horse Judging Workshop

Contact

Quad-Cities Campus

309-796-5341 or
309-796-5000

East Campus

309-854-1724