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2014-2015 Graduate Catalog 
    
2014-2015 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Horticulture with Specialization in Urban Food Systems (M.S.)


This specialization will prepare professionals for positions such as director/program managers in not-for-profit organizations, city governments or extension programs in urban districts facilitating community gardens, urban farming, farmers markets, or farm-to-school programs.  The specialization places an emphasis on sustainable agriculture, project management, and grant writing, in addition to having a solid foundation in horticultural science and food crop production.

Thesis Research or Report Track


Required Courses (8 credit hours)


  • Credits: (1)
  • Must be taken for 2 credit hours.
  • Research Methods and/or Scientific Writing at or above the 600 level Credits: (3)
  • 700 level or above Statistics Credits: (3)

Thesis Research or Report (2-6 credit hours)


Additional Courses (9-13 credit hours)


To be determined by Supervisory Committee.

Specialization (7 credit hours)


Total Hours Required (30 credit hours)


Professional Track


Required Courses (8 credit hours)


  • Credits: (1)
  • Must be taken for 2 credit hours.
  • A Professional/Scientific Writing course at or above the 600 level Credits: (3)
  • 700 level or above Statistics Credits: (3)

Additional Courses (21 credit hours)


To be determined by Supervisory Committee.

Specialization (7 credit hours)


Total Hours Required (36 credit hours)