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Dec 26, 2024
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2024-2025 General Catalog
Horticulture - BS
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College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences
Department of Plants, Soils and Climate
About This Degree
The Horticulture major is designed for students in USU’s regional campus system along the Wasatch Front. It is targeted to the field of ornamental horticulture and will prepare students for careers in arboriculture, nursery production, landscape management, greenhouse crop production, and related green industries.
The curriculum is focused on the application of horticultural principles, including weed, insect, and disease control; soils; crop production; plant biology; and others. The degree is distinct from the Plant Science BS offered on the Logan campus by having less emphasis on the science of crop production.
- For more information about Horticulture, see the department website.
- Admitted and current students must meet with an advisor.
- Log on to Degree Works to check student-specific program progress.
- The highest math requirement for this degree is MATH 1050: College Algebra (QL) .
- Only available at the Wasatch sites (Salt Lake, Kaysville, Orem)
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Minimum University Requirements
Admission Requirements For This Program
- New freshmen: Admitted to USU in Good Standing
- Transfer students from other institutions or other programs at USU: 2.75 GPA
Major Requirements (71 credits)
A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required in program coursework. Courses should be taken for a letter grade, not pass/fail.
Elective Credits (14-20 credits)
These courses may be used to obtain additional credits if needed to complete the student’s degree. Courses should be taken for a letter grade, not pass/fail.
Open Electives
Total elective credit is determined by General Education courses taken, degree type selected, additional credits earned, and any additional math or other prerequisite courses needed. Please consult your Academic Advisor for details.
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