STEM-classified degree: graduates are eligible for 3 years of Optional Practical Training (OPT) in the USA. The sustainable horticulture concentration within the BS program in applied biological sciences is designed for students who want theory and practical experiences in unique aspects of plant culture in an urban desert environment.Students acquire the skills to produce, design and care for ornamental and edible plantscapes. Students interested in sustainable practices have the opportunity to specialize in vertical farming and other plant-related technologies. Students in this program contextualize knowledge through experience-based learning activities, including:case studies,faculty-guided research and service-learning projectsfield trips, greenhouse experiences and internships.
3.0 GPA or equivalent. Must have three years of high school coursework. (If you are currently in high school, ASU needs to see 9–11 grade coursework. If you have completed high school, ASU needs to see 10–12 grade coursework.) Must have and present a completed high school diploma or certificate.