Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Horticulture: Landscape Management Area] From West Virginia University

The nature of horticulture has changed as areas become more urban, and the program focuses on landscape management and production of nursery and greenhouse plants, which help meet the aesthetic needs in growing urban environments.

The Bachelor of Science in Agriculture degree in Horticulture is one of the 6 undergraduate fields of study offered within the Division of Plant and Soil Sciences. Horticulture prepares students for careers such as orchard, vegetable farm, or greenhouse managers, landscape contractors, golf course and park horticulturists, seed and supply company representatives, state and federal nursery inspectors, and educators in schools and extension. Students will choose an area of emphasis in landscape management or in production depending on their career goals.