Our aim at Brigham Young University–Idaho Horticulture Department is to nurture understanding of both the art and science of Horticulture. Students learn experientially in the classroom, laboratory, greenhouse, and ten-acre Thomas E. Ricks demonstration garden as they pursue a Bachelors Degree. Using the medium of plants, students develop habits of hard work, enlightened minds, and healthy living that assist in gainful employment opportunities.
Career Opportunities
The Department is a recognized leader in horticulture education preparing students for expanding career opportunities with nurseries, garden centers, florist’s shops, floral wholesalers, plant and flower brokers, landscape contractors, lawn service companies, interiorscape companies, greenhouses, golf courses, parks, botanical gardens, and horticulture supply companies. Demand for graduates is strong and most students can choose from several job offers throughout the nation.
Students who seek advanced degrees fi nd opportunities in horticulture teaching, research, extension education, and government service.
Horticulture majors can choose from emphasis area:
• Design Build: emphasizes the design and installation of landscapes, sprinkler systems, and application of bidding processes.
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