Academic Programs Catalog

College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Department of Horticulture

Undergraduate Program
Minor in Landscape Horticulture

The minor is designed to provide students with an understanding of the materials and processes used to design, construct and maintain landscapes. 

The minor is available as an elective to students who are enrolled in bachelor’s degree programs at Michigan State University with the exception of majors in Horticulture. The minor is administered by The Department of Horticulture.

With the approval of the department and college that administer the student’s degree program, the courses that are used to satisfy the requirements for the minor may also be used to satisfy the requirements for the bachelor’s degree.

Requirements for the Minor in Landscape Horticulture

Students must complete a minimum of 17 credits from the following:

HRT  211  Landscape Plants I 3
HRT  212 Landscape Plants II 3
HRT  213 Landscape Maintenance 2
HRT  218 Irrigation Systems for Horticulture 2
HRT  311  Landscape Design and Management Specifications 4
HRT  411 Landscape Contract Management 3