Overview

The state ranks tenth in the nation in nursery production and has a strong greenhouse industry as well as viable orchard, vegetable, Christmas tree, and pick-your-own operations. Florists, garden centers, landscapers, groundskeepers and arborists are also growing industries. With this diversity in mind, the Ratcliffe Hicks School of Agriculture offers balanced curricula covering many aspects of plant science.

Students studying Horticulture may choose to focus on Floriculture, Nursery Management, and/or Landscaping.

Concentration Objectives

The goal of the Ornamental Horticulture concentration at University of Connecticut is to prepare students for employment, management, or entrepreneurial positions in florist, garden center, landscaping, greenhouse and nursery operations or related businesses.

A graduate of the program should be able to:

Understand basic fundamentals of plant growth
Understand relationships between soil and plants
Understand plant water relationships
Understand Integrated Pest Management related to plant management
Understand plant/environment interactions
Understand how plant management practices/strategies effect water quality and the environment
Identify and describe insect, disease, and physiological problems of plants and develop control strategies
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Demonstrate skills in accessing information
Demonstrate mathematical skills utilized by today’s Green Industry
Identify major taxa of ornamental plants, both woody and herbaceous
Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of landscape plant management
Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of horticultural crop production
Demonstrate an understanding of the appropriate uses of ornamental plants
Demonstrate an understanding of the principles and practices of plant propagation.
Demonstrate a professional attitude in relationships with employers, customers, fellow employees, and professional peers.

Understand the importance of professional development, continuing education, and life-long learning as components of a successful career

Career Opportunities

Career options are wide open for graduates of our program. Through the years, graduates have gone into business for themselves, or worked in floricultural or nursery production, sales, landscaping, groundskeeping, retail garden centers, florist shops. Others have moved into management positions. Many graduates have continued their education in baccalaureate and graduate programs.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Turfgrass Management

Plant Science

Soil Science

Woody Plants: Common Trees, Shrubs and Vines

Plant Propagation

Urban Plant Systems Construction & Maintenance

Nursery Production

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Storrs, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed international first-year application includes:

A Completed Common Application or Coalition Application

$80 Application Fee (non-refundable)

Essay & Two Optional Letters of Recommendation

Official Secondary School Transcripts

Standardized Test (Optional)

English Proficiency Requirement

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

39678 USD / year

≈ 39678 USD / year
Out-of-State

39678 USD / year

≈ 39678 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

17010 USD / year

≈ 17010 USD / year

Living costs

Storrs

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Concentration Objectives

Career Opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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