The Bachelor of Science in Horticulture at the College of Agricultural Sciences, The Pennsylvania State University, provides a comprehensive science-based education in the principles and practices of growing specialty plants. The curriculum covers plant propagation, environmental effects on horticultural crops, ornamental and edible plant usage, greenhouse management, plant breeding, and postharvest physiology. Students engage in both theoretical knowledge and hands-on learning to prepare for careers in nursery/greenhouse management, landscaping, agricultural enterprises, and conservation. The program emphasizes the intersection of science and art, sustainability, and innovative horticultural practices.