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A Horticultural Science Online Program Overview

Horticultural Science

Jul 25, 2022

Learning Horticulture From 500 Miles Away

Mikayla Roth earned her Master of Horticultural Science degree and Geographic Information Systems certificate not only online, but from 500 miles away in Ithaca, New York. Roth offers tips for balancing a busy schedule and encourages jumping into distance education. 
Anelle Ammons pictured in front of a red flower bush.

Nov 12, 2021

Alum Blooms in the Online Horticultural Science Program

Anelle Ammons uses her horticultural science degree to extend her reach in the community and develop her career. As an ISA-certified arborist utility specialist, Ammons sees her involvements inside and outside of the program come full circle. 
Max Alff.

Jun 17, 2021

Max Alff Nurtures a Passion for Plants

When Max Alff graduated high school, he didn’t initially plan to study for much longer. He enrolled in the NC State Agricultural Institute for Ornamentals and Landscape Technology, planning to get his associate degree and get out into the workforce. “I enjoy working in the landscape industry and didn’t want to spend more than two years… 
Kira Sims.

May 5, 2021

Cultivating Balance in Online Courses

This article was written by Elizabeth Porter and published by Lily Fandel.  You wouldn’t expect to learn how to juggle in NC State’s Ph.D. of Horticultural Science program, but for Kira Sims, that was the case. “If someone asked me if I can juggle, I could say ‘yes!’ –– if juggling the work-life balance counts,” she… 

Oct 25, 2015

A Horticultural Science Online Program Overview

The Horticultural Science online programs are a part of the NC State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences in the Department of Horticultural Science. Since 1901, the department has led the charge in discovery and now offers insight into its world-class education through distance learning. Follow this blog to learn more about your field of…