Associate of Science in Sustainable Horticulture

If you are interested in greenhouse management or growing bedding plants, potted plants, perennial flowers, woody plant production or nursery and garden center management then the Sustainable Horticulture major at the Stockbridge School is the place to be. Sustainable Horticulture students design their own focus of study by electing courses in a range of horticulture topics.Horticulture is the science and art of growing flowers, ornamental plants, fruits, and vegetables. If you like the idea of combining art and science, enjoy working with plants and people, or wish to beautify the environment, then a career in horticulture would be very satisfying to you.Opportunities in horticulture are growingAs in other areas of the green industry, jobs in various aspects of horticulture continue to increase, and the number of available jobs continues to exceed the number of graduates. Employment positions include growers, sales representatives, garden center managers, and floral designers. Greenhouse and horticulture companies throughout the country offer attractive salary and benefit packages to well-trained professionals.

Official high school transcript (grades 9 -11) Official transcripts for all completed college coursework Letter of recommendation.