Landscape Horticulture - Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Landscape Horticulture from Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a Campus Bachelor Landscaping degree that prepares you for a Agriculture career. What will I study? The Landscape Horticulture specialization prepares students for a successful career in the green industry or to pursue a master's degree . Courses provide scientific and practical knowledge in plants, soil and landscape horticlture, annuals, perennials, garden center, nursery and greenhouse management, landscape construction and design, woody plant identification and maintenance. Most courses include classroom instruction and hands-on experience. Internships are encouraged to broaden learning experiences and are available through our partnerships with various companies and government agencies. What facilities are at SIU? Students in the Landscape Horticulture specialization have opportunities to gain hands-on experience in numerous facilities to enrich student learning. A teaching greenhouse on campus is used extensively in classes, independent studies, and in student work experiences. The SIUC Horticulture Research Center includes farms and a greenhouse for teaching and research. The SIUC campus also used as an outdoor teaching laboratory with many native and non-native plant species available to study. What are my career opportunities? A wide range of career opportunities are available for students graduating with a Bachelor of Science specializing in Landscape Horticulture. These include positions in landscape design, installation, maintenance, project management or sales with one of the following: landscape design and building construction; landscape maintenance company; garden center; What organizations can I join? Landscape Horticulture students have the opportunity to join in various organizations including: SIUC Horticulture Association Illinois Landscape Contractors Association Association of Professional Landscape Designers Alpha Zeta Alpha Gamma Rho Sigma Alpha Agbassadors View more details on Southern Illinois University Carbondale . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Landscaping courses.