Master of Science in Horticulture at a Distance

The Master of Science in Horticulture degree program at a distance is designed specifically to meet the needs of today's working professional. Horticulture is the application of basic scientific information to the growing and use of edible (fruits, nuts, and vegetables) and ornamental plants (annual and perennial flowers and woody plants). Today's horticulture students focus on the challenges and practices of genetics and breeding, propagation, biotechnology, production, management, handling and storage, marketing, and use of horticultural plants.

This non-thesis degree program requires a minimum of 36 semester hours of graduate coursework and is considered a terminal degree. A maximum of six hours of coursework from another institution may be evaluated for transfer to Texas Tech University. Students must take the last 6 semester credit through Texas Tech University. An oral exam is required during the graduating semester.

Consider the benefits of Texas Tech University's Master of Science in Horticulture Degree @ a distance!

• Educational goals can be pursued without sacrificing personal or professional commitments.
• Student support services are designed to meet the needs of distance learning students.

Degree Plan Requirements* (36 Semester Hours):

The following courses will be available at a distance although not all courses will be offered every semester.

*All courses must be completed with a minimum grade of C.

 

If you are interested in applying, visit:  Graduate School/PSS-MS Program page.

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For more details on these courses, visit the   TTU PSS course information page.

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