Program Overview

Introduction to Horticulture Program

The Horticulture program at Temple University offers a comprehensive education in the principles and practices of horticulture, including plant science, soil management, and landscape design.

Course Offerings

The program includes a wide range of courses, such as:

• HORT 1001: Fundamentals of Horticulture
• HORT 1211: Woody Plants I
• HORT 1212: Woody Plants II
• HORT 1555: Equipment Maintenance
• HORT 1566: Horticulture Business Management
• HORT 1651: Art of Floral Design I
• HORT 1652: Art of Floral Design II
• HORT 2114: Soils
• HORT 2221: Herbaceous Plants I
• HORT 2222: Herbaceous Plants II
• HORT 2256: Interior Plantscaping
• HORT 2323: Greenhouse Management
• HORT 2324: Plant Propagation
• HORT 2334: Food Crops I
• HORT 2353: Food Crops II
• HORT 2356: Greenhouse Production
• HORT 2366: Nursery Operation, Management, and Production Techniques
• HORT 2552: Trees in the Urban Landscape
• HORT 2554: RejuviNATURE: Improving Health and Well-being
• HORT 2555: Arboriculture
• HORT 2565: Turf Management
• HORT 2575: Introduction to Public Horticulture
• HORT 2653: Art of Floral Design III
• HORT 2655: Flower Shop Management
• HORT 2666: Designing with Perennials
• HORT 2753: Introduction to Horticultural Therapy
• HORT 2754: Horticultural Therapy Skills
• HORT 2755: Horticultural Therapy Program Management
• HORT 2850: Special Topics in Horticulture/Landscape Architecture I
• HORT 2860: Special Topics in Horticulture/Landscape Architecture II
• HORT 2870: Special Topics
• HORT 2881: Cooperative Education
• HORT 2883: Directed Studies in Horticulture
• HORT 2982: Honors Projects in Horticulture
• HORT 3256: Advanced Plant Materials
• HORT 3423: Applied Entomology
• HORT 3424: Applied Plant Pathology
• HORT 3456: Tree Pathology
• HORT 3514: Landscape Restoration
• HORT 3523: Landscape Management
• HORT 3882: Independent Study
• HORT 3885: Internship
• HORT 4896: Senior Seminar
• HORT 8261: Native Plant Ecology
• HORT 8514: Landscape Restoration

Graduate Courses

The program also offers graduate-level courses, including:

• HORT 8261: Native Plant Ecology
• HORT 8514: Landscape Restoration

Program Requirements

Students in the Horticulture program must complete a minimum number of credits, including core courses, electives, and a capstone project. The specific requirements vary depending on the degree level and concentration.

Research Areas

The program focuses on various research areas, including:

• Plant science and soil management
• Landscape design and architecture
• Horticultural therapy and wellness
• Sustainable food systems and urban agriculture
• Environmental conservation and restoration

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Horticulture program can pursue a wide range of career opportunities, including:

• Landscape designer or architect
• Horticultural therapist
• Urban farmer or gardener
• Environmental conservationist
• Greenhouse or nursery manager
• Floral designer or shop owner
• Turf manager or groundskeeper
• Horticulture educator or researcher

Conclusion

The Horticulture program at Temple University provides students with a comprehensive education in the principles and practices of horticulture, preparing them for a wide range of career opportunities in the field.