The Bachelor of Science in Landscape Horticulture offers four concentrations;
business, design, horticultural therapy and science. The concentrations provide
students the opportunity to gain theoretical and practical knowledge in areas
such as plant sciences, ornamental plant production and maintenance, landscape
design, landscape management, professional practices, business management,
horticultural therapy and other related areas. The program provides excellent
training for the wide range of opportunities in the horticulture profession and
provides a strong background for students interested in pursuing graduate
education in areas ranging from landscape architecture to the many areas of
plant science. The Landscape Horticulture program also offers an MS degree in
Horticulture.
The Landscape Horticulture curriculum offers a challenging academic
experience for the serious student; requiring both synthesis and application of
learned concepts. Extensive use is made of laboratory and studio activities to
illustrate hands-on applications of theoretical principles. Outside the
classroom, there are additional opportunities for the student to gain valuable
knowledge and experience.
The strong working relationship with state, national and international
horticulture industry members with ties to the Landscape Horticulture Program,
has been an important factor contributing to nearly a 100% employment record for
our graduates. This Maine program has been ranked one of the best in the
Northeast. Our web site is:
www.umaine.edu/pse.
Program Requirement:
Courses are arranged in the recommended sequence. Each semester serves as a
prerequisite for the following semester. All prerequisites listed for LHC
courses must have a grade of C- or higher before any upper level LHC courses can
be taken. LHC courses with a grade below a C- will not be counted towards
graduation credits.