HRT 493: Professional Internship in Horticulture

Course Code: HRT 493

Credits and Offerings

  • 3 credits
  • Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters of every year

Course Description

Professional career-related work experience supervised by a professional horticulturist.  Departmental approval required.

Course Objectives

  • The professional internship is a combination of career-related work experience and academic requirements designed to maximize the potential for personal and professional growth.
  • The internship project and the final report/oral presentation provide further opportunities for honing valuable business skills and add to the development of each student’s professional portfolio.
  • The intern must also satisfy the requirements set by the employer for satisfactory performance of the job, as substantiated by their final employee evaluation.
  • Regular contact with the Faculty Advisors provides one-on-one mentoring during the internship experience.

Instructors