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Discover Horticulture, Plant and Soil Science
- Degree Requirements (UK Registrar web site)
- Contacts
- Plant and Soil Sciences Department
- Horticulture Department
Horticulture, Plant and Soil Sciences touches your life every day. The Horticulture, Plant and Soil Sciences profession is concerned with plants used for food, fiber, forage, oil, recreation, landscaping, enhancement of the human environment, conservation of our soil and water resources, and all related services.
Graduates
with a B.S. degree in Horticulture, Plant and Soil Sciences are needed
in production, management, distribution, sales, consulting, research, education,
recreation, and public service.
If you’re interested in understanding how plants grow, if you enjoy
the basic sciences and using advanced computer technology, if you’d
like to work outdoors or own a farm or business, if you want to educate others
or have the opportunity for international travel, then consider a major in
Horticulture, Plant and Soil Sciences at the University of Kentucky.
The
Program
Our graduates function effectively as professionals because they have the
technical and scientific skills
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as well as the communication, computational, leadership, and interpersonal
capabilities
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necessary for success.
You may select one of seven Areas of Emphasis in the Horticulture, Plant and Soil Science program.
Areas of Emphasis
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Crops and Livestock – emphasizes the intersections between the crop and livestock industries. Graduates find their niche in agricultural extension or livestock and crop consulting, farm management, and production agriculture, or agricultural supply business. |
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Crops and Soils – emphasizes the interactions between plants and soils. Graduates are employed in positions in crop consulting, a wide range of agribusinesses, and crop farm management. |
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Horticultural Enterprise Management – emphasizes horticultural production and business skills. Careers include managing nurseries, greenhouses or fruit/vegetable enterprises; installing and maintaining ornamental plants; and managing botanical gardens. |
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Horticultural Science – emphasizes horticulture and the basic sciences. Careers include research positions with universities, botanical gardens, the USDA, industry, and state and federal regulatory services. Graduates are well prepared to pursue advanced degrees. |
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Plant Pest Management – emphasizes the science and technology of integrated pest management through a combination of entomology, plant pathology, and weed management. Graduates work in research and management positions in agribusiness and public agencies. |
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Soil
and Water Environmental Science –
emphasizes the basic sciences and concentrates on soil and water interaction.
Graduates are prepared for careers with such federal and state agencies
as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Natural Resource Conservation
Service, or the Kentucky Division of Water. |
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Turfgrass Science – emphasizes the science and business aspects of intensively managed grass plantings. Graduates are employed in golf course management, the commercial lawn care industry, and the management of turf fields for other sports. |
Your
Professors
The University of Kentucky is a large teaching/research/service university.
Here you will have the opportunity to interact with faculty and staff who are
experts in their fields. Your professors are developing the latest technology
or knowledge, or using the latest technologies to seek solutions to applied
problems and research questions. They also conduct statewide educational programs
which communicate the latest technology to professionals in the plant and soil
industries and to consumers.
At the University of Kentucky you will also have the opportunity to become involved in national and regional activities of professional associations. Your faculty advisor will provide personalized academic and career advising, and guide you through every stage of your college career. Only at a land-grant university like the University of Kentucky is it possible to obtain this high quality education in Horticulture, Plant and Soil Sciences.
An important part of your college education and experience occurs outside the classroom. Clubs, internships, and other work experiences enhance your education.
Internships – As
an intern you develop professional skills, acquire knowledge, develop self
confidence and leadership skills, and make personal contacts. Many corporations
and institutions have formal internship programs.
Clubs – Here’s your chance to become acquainted with other students and faculty in an informal atmosphere. Life-long friendships develop through club activities.
Agronomy
Club – provides
opportunities to foster professional
growth and build student friendships.
The club sponsors a soils judging
team, and travels regularly to
other university campuses.
Horticulture Club –
students participate each year in intercollegiate contests. The club raises
funds for educational trips to study horticultural enterprises in Europe, different
regions of the U.S., Canada, and New Zealand.
Student Chapter, Golf Course Superintendents Association of America – students meet and network with fellow turf majors, both from UK and other universities; meet industry professionals; participate in field trips; and attend the GCSAA annual meetings.
Research Experience – Many opportunities exist to gain valuable research experience. Students learn to operate sophisticated laboratory instruments or perform cultural techniques for field or greenhouse production.
Scholarships – Many local and national scholarships are available for our students.
Employment – Students are routinely employed during the school year and the summer by faculty members in the College of Agriculture.
Facilities
Instructors
use computer presentation technology, videos, slides, and other visuals to
improve the learning experience. Internet access is available in each classroom.
Computer laboratories for instruction and student assignments are equipped
with the latest software applications.
The 100-acre University of Kentucky Lexington-Fayette County Arboretum is an
outstanding teaching facility for plant identification classes. Extensive plantings
include ornamental trees, shrubs, flowers, grasses, vegetables, and fruits.
Modern, well-equipped farms, greenhouses, and laboratories provide opportunities
for practical experiences and for demonstrating cultural and management techniques
and use of sophisticated equipment.
| After
wandering around in several majors, I found my home in horticulture.
Walking into classes each semester and recognizing friendly faces makes
the learning experience that much more enjoyable! And the College of
Agriculture faculty and staff are the most friendly, helpful, and welcoming
people in the university. – Brandellin Nickles |
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| Turf
management allows me to be around the things that I love: people, sports,
and the outdoors. And the College of Agriculture allows me to be around
the most friendly faculty, staff, and students in the university. Here
everyone knows me by name, and I know everyone else. – Nicholas Whobrey |
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thrilled to have a hands-on major that incorporates my love of the outdoors.
And the Agronomy Club is not only a great place to meet people, but also
provides wonderful opportunities for travel and networking. When you
add in caring faculty and a family atmosphere, you’ve got one terrific
College! –Katie Wetzel |
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Discover Your Future
For information on Crops and Livestock, Crops and Soils, Soil and Water Environmental Science, or Turfgrass Science contact:
Director of Undergraduate Studies
Department of Plant and Soil Sciences
105 Plant Science Building, Lexington, KY 40546-0312
Phone: 859-257-5020, ext. 80709
For information on Horticultural Science or Horticultural Enterprise Management contact
Director of Undergraduate Studies
Department of Horticulture
N-318 Agricultural Science Building, North
Phone: 859-257-2909
For information on Plant Pest Management contact:
Director of Undergraduate Studies
Department of Entomology
S-225 Agricultural Science Building, North
Phone: 859-257-7450
College of
Agriculture
University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky 40546-0091
E-mail: psscdug@uky.edu
www.ca.uky.edu
The College of Agriculture is an equal opportunity organization.
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