Horticulture Online Courses

Horticulture is that branch of science which deals with the study of plant and all its aspects, like growing, requirements, propagation and technologies. From soil preparation to the fertilizers, from genetic engineering to proper care, every kind of research is involved in this course, and it helps in growing a green and balanced biodiversity.

Horticulture has been a very popular area of study ever since promotion of a green environment has come into picture. This course helps a student to learn and to respect the requirement of a green and beautiful earth. Keeping pace with the growing demand, many online courses have been introduced by the universities, so that more and more students can be a part of this area of study, and help the earth to go green.

Universities / Colleges offering Horticulture Online Courses :

• Ashford University
• University of Wisconsin- Madison
• University of Georgia
• Michigan State University
• University of Connecticut
• Temple University
• Purdue University
• University of Vermont
• Auburn University
• Andrews University
• Washington State University

These are a few reputed universities that are offering many programs for Horticulture, and offer many certifications like degree, diploma, associate and even doctorate.

Horticulture Online Courses :

• BA : Environmental Studies, by Ashford
• BS in Plant and Soil Science
• BS in Agricultural Economics
• Greenhouse Management
• Arboriculture
• BS in Agricultural Extension
• Certificate Horticulture Programs
• Diploma Horticulture Programs

These are a few reputed online courses for Horticulture, which a student can enroll into, and earn a degree. It should also be noted that the courses follow varying curriculum and duration, though they all cater to the same industry.

Course Contents / Structure :

• Personal Dimensions of Education
• Adult Development and Life Assessment
• Concepts of Sustainability
• Dependence of Man on the Environment
• Environmental Biology
• Business and the Environment
• Environment and Human Spirituality
• Environmental Policies
• Scientific and Technical Writing
• Energy and Environmental Systems
• Environmental Ethics
• Environmental Research
• Environmental Impact

All these areas will provide a thorough knowledge to a student about this area, which will help him in establish himself in the industry, while the earned certificates will bring better career prospects also to him.

Career Prospects after Horticulture Online Courses :

• Horticulturalist
• Landscape Designer
• Wildlife Biologist
• Agriculturalist
• Horticulture Advisor
• Horticulture Technician
• Horticulture Maintenance Worker
• Project Manager
• Sales Territory Manager
• Crew Leader
• Curator of Horticulture

Sectors with jobs after Horticulture Online Courses :

• Corporate Building Lawns
• Office Terraces
• Hospital Lawns
• Home and Gardens
• Public Parks
• Government Parks
• Nurseries
• Gardening Television Shows
• Gardening and Lifestyle Magazines
• Hotel Lawns
• Construction Sites
• Landscape Design Firms
• Freelance

Last updated on : Dec 25, 2011.