Undergraduate Programs
The Department of Horticultural Sciences offers two undergraduate degrees: a Bachelor of Science in Horticulture and a Bachelor of Arts in Horticulture. Our flexible degree plans enable students opportunities to develop programs tailored to their unique career goals. The horticulture industry is one of the largest agricultural industries in the State and offers graduates a multitude of diverse career opportunities.
Horticultural Sciences Program Options
B.S. Horticulture
This degree provides the knowledge and skills needed for production, management and marketing of fruit, vegetable, landscape, floriculture and other ornamental crops, or designing, building and maintaining residential or small-scale commercial landscapes.
B.A. Horticulture
This degree blends traditional horticulture with the benefits derived from the human association with plants, pairing a horticulture degree with electives in social sciences, business, agricultural journalism, education, art and design.
Horticulture Minor
The Department of Horticulture at Texas A&M University offers an undergraduate minor in Horticulture which provides students with a concentration of courses that focus on areas of horticulture and floriculture.
Undergraduate Certificate Programs
Undergraduate certificates allow you to build specialized knowledge and skills in a focused area of study. They can strengthen your resume and make you more competitive in the job market. Certificates also offer a way to explore new interests and can help prepare you for graduate school or other advanced education opportunities.
Forms and Resources for Undergraduate Students
New Undergraduates
Current Undergraduates
Forms for Undergraduates
- Appeals Request Form
- HORT Elective Appeal Form
- HORT Force Request Form
- HORT 485 Undergraduate Directed Studies Form
- HORT 491 Undergraduate Research Form
