*This is a new program. When there is sufficient interest, we will offer the full program.
The Bachelor of Science degree in Sustainable Agriculture and Horticulture provides opportunities for students to prepare for careers related to agriculture, horticulture, farming, agritourism, food production, research, and food science. In addition to the General Education outcomes, the student will be given the opportunity to:
- Identify types of plants used in horticulture;
- Describe the preparation needed to engage in sustainable agriculture;
- Explain why sustainability is important;
- Explain how sustainability impacts local and regional society;
- Identify major methods of growing plants in horticulture and agriculture;
- Describe food safety issues in sustainable agriculture and horticulture;
- Identify various diseases that impact agriculture and horticulture;
- Compare and contrast pest management techniques;
- Describe general safety issues when engaged in growing plants;
- Describe how to set-up and maintain a sustainable aquaponics/hydroponics system; and
- Use empirical data for the purpose of developing a thesis-driven paper.
| Course ID | Subject Area | Credits |
| Area I: General Education Requirements for the Bachelor of Science Degree | ||
| GS 101 | Introduction to College Studies: Technology, Leadership, and Success | (5) |
| GS/SH 110 | Environmental Science, Sustainability, and Health | (5) |
| EN 104 | English Composition and Writing | (5) |
| EN 105 | Mechanics and Research of Academic Writing | (5) |
| EN 202 | Introduction to Public Speaking, Communication, and Self-Awareness | (5) |
| GS/IT 109 | Technology in the Information Age | (5) |
| MA 105 | Introduction to College Algebra | (5) |
| MA 205 | Application of Math in Society | (5) |
| MA 210 | Applied Statistics | (5) |
| PY 220 | Introduction to Psychology: Development, Personality, and Motivation | (5) |
| SO 202 | Introduction to Sociology: Culture and Diversity in a Global Society | (5) |
| SO 235 | Local and Global Citizenship with Experiential Learning (See p. 14 for additional costs) | (5) |
| Total General Education Requirements for the Bachelor of Science Degree | (60) | |
| Area II: Sustainable Agriculture and Horticulture Requirements | ||
| BI 105 | General Biology I (Cellular and Molecular) | (5) |
| BI 205 | General Biology II (Organismal) | (5) |
| SH 112 | Global Sustainable Solutions and Ethical Stewardship | (5) |
| SH 113 | Introduction to Horticulture and Agriculture: Sustainable Aquaponics and Hydroponics | (5) |
| BI 206 | Sustainable Water Management and Food Safety | (5) |
| SH 301 | Introduction to Entomology: Pollinators | (5) |
| SH 302 | Sustainable Marine Ecology | (5) |
| SH 310 | Introduction to Aquatic Plants: Plant Taxonomy, Pathology, and Pollinators | (5) |
| SH 303 | Aquatic Diseases and Parasites | (5) |
| SH 304 | Advanced Horticulture and Agriculture: Sustainability, Soils, and Fertilizers | (5) |
| SO/BE 306 | Management | (5) |
| SH 401 | Business of Horticulture and Agriculture I | (5) |
| SH 402 | Business of Horticulture and Agriculture II | (5) |
| SH 403 | System Design and Experience | (5) |
| SH 404 | Sustainability in Local and Global Environmental Policy | (5) |
| BS 402 | Principles of Research Methodology | (5) |
| BS 485 | Application through Experiential Learning | (5) |
| Total Horticulture Requirements | (85) | |
| Area III: Approved Horticulture Electives | (30) | |
| HE 302 | Environmental Health, Climate Change and Health | (5) |
| BI 307/ SH 306 | Introduction to Fisheries Biology | (5) |
| BI 302 | Botany | (5) |
| BI 303 | Weather, Climate, and the Oceans | (5) |
| SH 406 | Economics of Fisheries and the Ocean | (5) |
| Other electives | (5) | |
| Total Approved Horticulture Electives | (30) | |
| Area IV: Capstone | (5) | |
| BS 490A | Undergraduate Capstone Project I | (2) |
| BS 490B | Undergraduate Capstone Project II | (3) |
| Total Credits Required for Graduation | (180) |