Overview

Kent State University's Bachelor of Applied Horticulture degree provides students with the academic background and learning environment to further their education beyond an associate degree.

This program aids students in the development of managerial expertise in various horticultural domains, including a deep understanding of plant characteristics, safety procedures in the horticultural workplace, principles of agroecology and sustainable horticultural practices, pest management and the integration of advanced technologies to enhance precision farming.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

Define plant characteristics, use, identification, and taxonomy and differentiate between a wide range of horticulturally important plant species, including both woody and herbaceous species.

Apply proper safety procedures and their application in the workplace.

Apply principles of agroecology and sustainable horticultural practices that reduce the environmental footprint of horticultural production and contribute to long-term sustainability.

Articulate pest identification, taxonomy, integrated pest management (IPM), and control strategies that use ecologically sustainable approaches.

Discuss the integration and utilization of advanced technologies, such as sensors, drones, and artificial intelligence applications, to enhance precision farming practices in horticulture, for optimizing crop yields, resource efficiency and environmental sustainability.

Apply practical expertise in orchard production and management by using industry best practices to maximize fruit quality and yield.

Design and maintain landscapes using a range of plant materials, hardscape features and sustainable practices.

Apply principles and practices of growing and marketing crops on a small scale for local markets.

Apply principles of plant propagation, greenhouse management, and garden center/nursery operations for successful plant cultivation and sales.

Discuss soil science's role in horticultural production, and interpret soil test results, analyze soil conditions, and implement corrective measures for optimal plant growth.

Explain concepts of tree biology, identification, planting, and maintenance practices, including pruning, tree risk assessment and disease management.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Horticultural Botany

Plant Identification And Selection

Soil And Horticultural Management

Agroecology

Horticulture Technologies And Sensors

Occupational Regulations And Safety

Irrigation Design And Maintenance

Landscape Design

Plant Propagation And Greenhouse Production

Professional Practice In Horticulture

Internship In Horticulture

Garden Center And Nursery Production Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 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

Campus Location

Kent, United States

Disciplines

Horticulture and Crop Science View 177 other Bachelors in Horticulture and Crop Science in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A copy of your Passport Biographical Page.

English Language Proficiency scores

Secondary School Graduation Certificate/Diploma/Attending Certificate (Certified English translation and original language).

Secondary School Transcripts/detailed mark sheets (Certified English translation and original language).

Financial guarantee (bank statements) that show sufficient funds to cover educational and living expenses.

Kent State Affidavit of Financial Support is required when you are funded by a sponsor(s). For example: parent, sibling, relative, friend, government, organization or institute/school.

Financial documents are only required after acceptance.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

23690 USD / year

≈ 23690 USD / year
Out-of-State

23690 USD / year

≈ 23690 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13466 USD / year

≈ 13466 USD / year

Living costs

Kent

United States

1036 - 1710 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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Learning Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Language

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Credits

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