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Horticulture plays an important role in supporting the health and wellbeing of all people. Learn to develop plant-based solutions to improve human health. Explore the complex dynamics between plant cultivation, agricultural science, nutrition, and human health as you learn to create solutions to complex problems.
After successfully completing this master’s program, you will:
earn your master’s degree from a respected, regionally accredited public research university in Colorado without traveling to a campus. Balance your academic studies with your career and personal obligations.
Although this program is entirely online, you will still interact closely with both instructors and peers. You will also have access to many of the same resources and services as CSU’s resident students.
Graduates of this program may seek employment in the following fields:
Henry Thompson, a professor in the Horticulture and Landscape Architecture Department within CSU's College of Agricultural Sciences, focuses his research on human nutrition and breast cancer prevention.
A minimum of 35 credits are required to complete this program.
Program Total Credits: 35-40
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Note: This program is not currently accepting applications
This master’s degree requires applicants to have the following:
Note that meeting the minimum department standards does not ensure admission to the program. Admission to Colorado State University graduate programs is based on a number of factors, including prior academic and professional experience and the personal statement.
Prepare the materials below and upload when you apply online.
Note: This program is not currently accepting applications.
Request one official transcript of all collegiate work completed from all institutions attended. Transcripts from Colorado State University are not required. Transcripts must be received directly from the originating institution to be considered official.
Please Note: Students may be unconditionally admitted and registered in their first semester of courses with an unofficial transcript. Official transcripts must be submitted, prior to or during your first semester, before you can register for your second semester of graduate work. Failure to meet this condition will result in your dismissal from the Graduate School.
Electronic (preferred): Digital Transcripts must be submitted by the originating institution using a secure service such as parchment, eScrip-Safe, the National Student Clearinghouse, or e-Quals. Transcripts received via emails are considered unofficial. Use institution code 4075 for Colorado State University or gradadmissions@colostate.edu if the secure service requires an email address.
Mail (if necessary) Graduate Admissions Colorado State University – Office of Admissions 1062 Campus Delivery Fort Collins, CO 80523-1062
View your application status at any time to ensure your application checklist is complete or to check on updates.
Once your complete application, including supporting materials, is received, the department admission committee will review your application and promptly notify you of their decision.
Proof of English language proficiency is required for applicants from countries or United States territories where there are official languages other than (or in addition to) English. This includes the U.S. territories of American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and Puerto Rico.
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