Innovating Sustainable Landscapes
Advance your knowledge through hands-on research in plant physiology, sustainable landscape development, nursery and greenhouse production, and integrated pest management. The Master of Science with a Specialization in Environmental Horticultural Science prepares you to take on tomorrow’s challenges in sustainable landscape management, nursery and greenhouse production, plant physiology and integrated pest management.
Hands-On Learning Labs
Cal Poly’s Learn by Doing philosophy extends to graduate education. Through specialized greenhouses, nurseries, landscape environments and research laboratories, you’ll gain hands-on experience advancing sustainable horticultural practices.
Industry Connections
Located in the heart of one of the world’s most productive agricultural regions, you’ll have opportunities to collaborate with leading growers, researchers and industry partners through hands-on projects, applied research and professional experiences.
The Cal Poly Difference
Cal Poly’s Learn by Doing philosophy extends to graduate education. Through applied research in greenhouses, nurseries and landscape environments, you’ll transform scientific knowledge into real-world solutions for the horticulture industry.
Advance Your Education
Advance your expertise through Cal Poly’s Learn by Doing approach, where hands-on learning and applied research begin on day one, preparing you to lead the future of environmental horticulture.
Master of Science in Environmental Horticultural Curriculum
Explore the curriculum that builds advanced expertise in horticulture through applied research, innovation and real-world problem solving.
Graduate Studies Faculty
Work alongside faculty who are leaders in propagation research and collaborate with industry to address today’s agricultural challenges.
You Belong Here
Being a Mustang means more than earning a degree — it’s growing your potential, finding your community, exploring the world and building a foundation for a life of meaningful impact.
Graduate Program Requirements
Students who complete a master’s degree at Cal Poly are prepared for jobs in industry, further graduate work at a Ph.D. institution or teaching. Discover the graduate program requirements.