Environmental Horticulture is a great degree program!
The programs primary strength in teaching is the ongoing research taught alongside production methods, thereby ensuring the most advanced technology is included in the curriculum. To enhance and further reinforce knowledge, most students become involved in undergraduate research work.
Students will take core courses in plant biology, sustainability, and general education that teach the science behind horticulture, and give you a broad background to allow flexibility in your future career. Many valuable courses are also offered as electives to further round out your education.
Take a look at what students are saying about the Environmental Horticulture Program at UNH:
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Further advantages of the UNH Environmental Horticulture program:
- Excellent teaching and research facilities, including greenhouses, laboratories, two research farms, on campus herbarium and entomology collection.
- Emphasis is on hands-on learning in courses such as greenhouse crop management, plant propagation and bedding plant production.
- Interact in small classes with like minded students and with professors who are dedicated teachers and also have practical experience.
- Individual undergraduate research projects are strongly encouraged, provide numerous learning experiences and help decide your career direction.
- A required internship to ensure you have a strong résumé and can put your learning into practice.
- Beautiful rural environment close to the seacoast, mountains, skiing, hiking and camping.
