Environmental Plant Science Undergraduate Program - School of Agricultural Science and Conservation - Darr College of Agriculture - Missouri State
School of Agricultural Science and Conservation
Environmental Plant Science Undergraduate Program
Discover how much you can grow
Plant scientists are at the forefront of life's fundamental needs.
Whether it's farms and gardens or landscapes and labs, you can find a place to blossom.
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Select a track option
How do you want to work with plants? Pick the area you enjoy most.
A track option provides a specialized focus within the overall major.
Crop science
Grow sustainable, high-yield crops.
Horticulture
Make the world beautiful and bountiful.
Plant breeding and biotechnology
Crack the genetic code to better plants.
About the program
From fields, gardens and pastures to landscapes and vineyards
The environmental plant science program blends your passion for the outdoors with
hands-on experience working with plants through courses in plant management, protection,
diseases and design.
One program option also incorporates business fundamentals to prepare you for managing
your own greenhouse, landscape, grain, hay or other plant-based business.
Declare your major in environmental plant science
Why major in environmental plant science at Missouri State?
Thrive in any setting
This program is broad and prepares you for many career paths. You could learn what
it takes to own a greenhouse/nursery, manage row crops and forage operations, or be
a consultant or plant breeding specialist.
Choose your favorite field
With core courses in soils, nutrition, structure and management, you'll know the basics.
Tailor your degree by picking a
track option
:  crop science, horticulture or plant breeding and biotechnology.
Immerse yourself in the greenhouse
Our on-campus, 3,900 square foot
greenhouse (at Karls Hall)
helps you gain experience through lab classes and research projects.
Study plants with experts by your side
Your professors
stay connected with community partners and alumni. They can provide you with internship
opportunities and field experiences to further develop your professional skills.
Degree options
Whether you’re a traditional freshman, transfer student or want to add a minor, our
program can meet your needs.
Have bigger goals in mind? With accelerated options, you can start on a master’s degree
as you finish your bachelor’s degree.
Four-Year Degree Plan
Accelerated Master’s in Plant Science
Transfer Information
Horticulture Minor
Accelerated MNAS
Student Organization
Let there be plants
In the horticulture club, you can meet people who love plants as much as you do. Focus
is given to garden and greenhouse production in partnership with the Campus Garden.
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Explore the campus garden
Careers and outcomes
Plants are essential to how we live. As a plant scientist, you can help produce food,
fabrics, medicine and more.
Immersive academics
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Courses
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Transfer credit
Bring college credit with you to MSU
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