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Horticultural Science
Redeemer University College offers two options for students
interested in completing a Horticultural Science program: a 12
course major in Horticultural Science and a 16 course honours
major in Horticultural Science. This program can be completed
concurrently with Ridgetown College or with Niagara Parks School
of Horticulture’s three-year Diploma. The majors in Horticultural
Science are designed for students who wish to become professional
horticulturists. The majors emphasize the need to study horticulture
from the biological, technological, and environmental points of view.
The majors emphasize the study of plant science and practices, plant
materials, horticultural engineering, horticultural industry skills, and an
understanding of the scientific method. Students who wish to manage
a horticulture business are strongly encouraged to take the 7-course
small business management minor.
Major in Horticultural Science
(12 courses)
This program leads to a Bachelor of Science with a major in
Horticultural Science. Program requirements may change depending
on Ridgetown College or Niagara College program requirements.
Redeemer-Ridgetown Program
Included in this program is an internship. This internship opportunity
may be arranged through either Redeemer University College or
Ridgetown College depending on the term during which it is taken,
the student’s interests, and geographical considerations. Changes
to Ridgetown’s curriculum will affect the Redeemer-Ridgetown
program requirements.
Redeemer-Niagara Parks School
of Horticulture Program
Ordinarily, students will take 5 years to complete this program (2 years
at Redeemer and 3 years at Niagara Parks). Two options are open to
students:
1. Complete the NPSH program and apply for admission to Redeemer
to complete the remaining requirements. Students will receive
the B.Sc. with a major in Horticultural Science and the Niagara
Parks Diploma.
2. Start their program at Redeemer and complete the degree program
courses (Biology courses for the major, a minor and the core
requirements) at Redeemer and then apply for admission to NPSH.
Admission is competitive at NPSH with a June admission review
with entry the following March. Depending on an individual
student’s core requirements, minor option and cycling of Redeemer
courses, this program option could be completed in 2 years,
allowing the student to be ready for entry to the NPSH program in
March of their third year of studies.
Honours Major in Horticultural Science
(16 courses)
This option leads to a Bachelor of Science (Honours) with a major in
Horticultural Science. Program requirements may change depending
on Ridgetown College or Niagara College program requirements.
Redeemer-Ridgetown Program
Included in this program is an internship. This internship opportunity
may be arranged through either Redeemer University College or
Ridgetown College depending on the term during which it is taken,
the student’s interests, and geographical considerations. Changes
to Ridgetown’s curriculum will affect the Redeemer-Ridgetown
program requirements.
Redeemer-Niagara Parks School
of Horticulture Program
Ordinarily, students will take 5 years to complete this program
(2 years at Redeemer and 3 years at Niagara Parks). The internship
requirement is built into the NPSH diploma program. Two options
are open to students:
1. Complete the NPSH program and apply for admission to
Redeemer to complete the remaining requirements. Students will
receive the B.Sc. with a major in Horticultural Science and the
Niagara Parks Diploma.
2. Start their program at Redeemer and complete the degree program
courses (Biology courses for the major, a minor and the core
requirements) at Redeemer and then apply for admission to NPSH.
Admission is competitive at NPSH with a June admission review
with entry the following March. Depending on an individual
student’s core requirements, minor option and cycling of Redeemer
courses, this program option could be completed in 2 years,
allowing the student to be ready for entry to the NPSH program in
March of their third year of studies.
Admission Requirement
Students need a cumulative GPA of at least 5.00 and a GPA of at least
7.00 in Biology courses or a minimum average of 75% in NPSH
courses to be admitted to the honours major.
Graduation Requirement
Cumulative GPA of 5.00 and a GPA of 7.00 in Biology courses and an
average of 75% in NPSH courses.
Specific course requirements can be found on page 92. For more
information on this program and a model program, please contact
Dr. Edward Berkelaar.
Admission Requirement
Students need a cumulative GPA of at least 5.00 and a GPA of at least
5.00 in Biology courses or a minimum average of 65% in NPSH
courses to be admitted to the major.
Graduation Requirement
Cumulative GPA of 4.00 and a GPA of 4.00 in Biology courses and an
average of 65% in NPSH courses.
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