OVERVIEW OF DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Minimum number of credits required to graduate: 120
Minimum Cumulative GPA required to graduate: 2.0
Minimum Grade requirements for courses to count toward major: C- or higher is required for EES 140/141 and all PSE courses.
Students in the Turfgrass Management concentration have slightly different minimum grade requirements. These students receive an Associate of Science degree in Turfgrass Management from the University of Massachusetts Amherst Stockbridge School of Agriculture and a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Horticulture with a concentration in Turfgrass Management from the University of Maine. To receive both degrees, students in this concentration must receive a ‘C’ or higher in the following courses: BIO 327, ECO 120, EES 140, EES 141, ENG 101, MAT 115 or MAT 116 or MAT 122, PSE 100, PSE 221, PSE 396, and PSE 457 prior to transferring to UMass.
Other GPA requirements to graduate: None.
Students in the Turfgrass Management concentration must have at least a 2.5 GPA prior to transferring to the Stockbridge School of Agriculture.
Required Course(s) for fulfilling Capstone Experience: PSE 430.
Contact Information: Charlene Gray, ENH Program Coordinator, 117 Deering Hall, (207) 581-2948, charlene.gray@maine.edu
The School of Food and Agriculture is the home of the Environmental Horticulture Program. This program combines theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience working with plants. Students will study a variety of course materials including landscape design, landscape management, sustainable plant production and maintenance, greenhouse management, plant and soil sciences, turfgrass management, business management, and other related areas. It provides excellent training for a wide-range of professional opportunities in the green industry and provides a strong background for students interested in pursuing graduate education in areas such as business administration and horticultural science.
Students interested in a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Horticulture may choose from one of the following concentrations:
Horticultural Business Concentration
Allows further preparation for entrepreneurial career avenues within the field of horticulture. Students enrolled in this concentration have an opportunity to receive a minor in Business Administration and may elect to continue an extra year to complete a Master’s in Business Administration.
Landscape Design Concentration
Combines design skills and plant science knowledge into one curriculum.
Sustainable Horticulture Concentration
Provides an opportunity for further exploration in areas of plant physiology, nutrition, taxonomy and propagation.
Turfgrass Management Concentration
Allows further preparation for a turf-related career within the field of horticulture. Students completing this concentration will receive a well-rounded background in turf and ultimately two degrees; a B.S. in Environmental Horticulture with a concentration in Turfgrass Management (UMaine) and an A.S. in Turfgrass Management (UMass).
The Environmental Horticulture curriculum, requiring both synthesis and application of learned concepts, offers a challenging academic experience for the serious student. 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 Environmental Horticulture program has been an important factor contributing to nearly a 100% employment record for our graduates.
BS in Environmental Horticulture with Horticulture Business concentration (120 credits)
Required Plant, Soil, and Environmental Science Courses (36 credits)
Science and Mathematics Courses (21 credits)
Business Courses (18 credits)
Economic Courses (9 credits)
English/Communication Courses (9 credits)
Human Values and Social Context Courses (12 credits)
Ehics Course (3 credits)
NFA 117 - Issues and Opportunities (1 credit)
General Elective Courses (11 credits)
BS in Environmental Horticulture with Landscape Design concentration (120 credits)
Required Plant, Soil, and Environmental Courses (49 credits)
Science and Mathematics Courses (21 credits)
Art Courses (6 credits)
Economic Courses (6 credits)
English/Communication Courses (9 credits)
Human Values and Social Context Courses (9 credits)
Ethics Course (3 credits)
NFA 117 - Issues and Opportunities (1 credit)
General Elective Courses (16 credits)
BS in Environmental Horticulture with Sustainable Horticulture concentration (120 credits)
Required Plant, Soil, and Environmental Courses (39 credits)
Science and Mathematics Courses (36 credits)
Economic Courses (6 credits)
English/Communication Courses (9 credits)
Human Values and Social Context Courses (12 credits)
Ethics Course (3 credits)
NFA 117 - Issues and Opportunities (1 credit)
General Elective Courses (14 credits)
BS in Environmental Horticulture with Turfgrass Management concentration (120 credits)
Required Plant, Soil, and Enviornmental Courses (30 credits)
Science and Mathematics Courses (25 credits)
Turfgrass Courses (25 credits)
Economic Courses (6 credits)
English/Communication Courses (9 credits)
Human Values and Social Context Courses (9 credits)
Ethics Course (3 credits)
NFA 117 - Issues and Opportunities (1 credit)
General Elective Courses (12 credits)
Program Requirements:
Courses are arranged in the recommended sequence. Each semester serves as a prerequisite for the following semester. PSE courses with a grade below a C- will not count towards graduation credits. Students who wish to transfer into the undergraduate program in Environmental Horticulture from other programs or institutions must have a 2.0 grade point average or above.
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