EH13

Program Description

The Environmental Horticulture degree prepares students for careers in landscape design, installation, and management as well as tree care, small scale urban farming, greenhouse and nursery production, golf course management, floriculture, and interiorscaping. The program emphasizes a combination of horticulture theory and hands-on practical application necessary for successful employment.

The program also prepares students to become certified by various green industry professional associations. Students may become a Georgia Certified Plant Professional (by the UGA Center for Urban Agriculture); a Georgia Certified Landscape Professional (by the UGA Center for Urban Agriculture); a Commercial Pesticide Applicator (by the Georgia Department of Agriculture); a Certified Arborist (by the International Society of Arboriculture); a Certified Professional Landscape Designer (by the Association of Professional Landscape Designers); or choose from many others.

The associate of applied science degree program includes courses in horticulture and college-level general education courses. (Program Length: 5 Semesters Minimum)

View the Environmental Horticulture AAS Degree Program Fact Sheet for additional information.

Note: Some courses in this program may be subject to a livework/supply reimbursement charge; specifically in the floral design curriculum. HORT 1720  and 1730  have a $150 supply fee. HORT 2249  has a $75 supply fee.

Employment Opportunities

Landscape contractor, landscape designer, floral designer, landscape manager, urban farmer, arborist, greenskeeper, groundskeeper, lawn service technician, nursery worker, greenhouse manager, garden center manager, interior landscaper, arborist, golf course superintendent