Overview

The program aids students in the development of managerial expertise in areas of landscape design, turfgrass management and urban forestry, as well as landscape design, golf courses, sports turf management, arboriculture, environmental sustainability, plant propagation and greenhouse and nursery operations.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this Horticulture degree from Kent State University will be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge of plant characteristics, use, identification, and taxonomy.

Develop knowledge of the proper safety procedures and their application in the workplace.

Develop proper business protocol and specific horticulture concentration applications in the work place.

Interpret soil test results, analyze and determine the best corrective course of action.

Demonstrate knowledge of pest identification, taxonomy, integrated pest management, and control strategies .

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Horticultural Botany

Ecological Principles of Pest Management

Plant Identification and Selection

Soil and Horticultural Management

Horticulture

Occupational Regulations and Safety

Irrigation Design and Maintenance

Landscape Construction

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

National: Application and all required materials must be submitted seven days before the start of the semester

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

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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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

New first-year applicants must finish secondary school in their home country by the time of enrollment to be eligible for university (comparable to the completion of senior high school in the U.S.). A student who has previously enrolled in a post-secondary (higher education) institution is required to apply as a transfer student.
First-year admission policy on the Kent Campus is selective. Admission decisions are based upon cumulative grade point average, strength of high school college preparatory curriculum and grade trends.

Tuition Fee

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International

22904 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22904 USD per year during 48 months.
National

22904 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22904 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

13054 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13054 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Kent

1036 - 1710 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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