Master of Science in Horticulture - Water Quality and Utilization

Oklahoma State University

Global dependence on technological advancements and sustainable resource use will require more people to solve increasingly complex problems in the future. The Master of Science in horticulture graduate program can help students tailor a career path from a variety of graduate specialization areas mentored by faculty in the OSU Department of Horticulture and Landscape ArchitectureCurriculumThe horticulture master's degree program can be completed through one of two options: the horticultural science option or the horticultural practice option.Horticultural Science OptionRequires completion of a minimum of 30 hours of coursework including6 hours of HORT 5000, Thesis Research.Water is one of the fundamental requirements for life - its quantity and quality impacts the well-being of all life on earth. Water policy is evolving at all levels of government to promote more efficient water use (and in some cases, re-use) in our homes, landscapes and businesses. Educational and research priorities in our department include "smart" irrigation technologies, nutrient runoff control and mitigation, performance evaluation of drought resistant cultivars, urban gray water re-use and impacts of water quality on plant performance. Our department is well positioned to prepare students for the complicated issues facing water use in the future.