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Dec 06, 2025
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2014-2015 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Horticulture with Specialization in Urban Food Systems (M.S.)
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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.
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Thesis Research or Report Track
Required Courses (8 credit hours)
- HORT 951 - Horticulture Graduate Seminar 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)
Required Courses (8 credit hours)
- HORT 951 - Horticulture Graduate Seminar 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)
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