Horticulture is the art and science of growing many types of plants such as flowers, trees, shrubs, fruits, and vegetables. Today, the use of plants for environmental improvement and appreciation while increasing plant diversity and enhancing spaces are critical for society. Horticulture professionals are needed in all areas of horticulture including production and marketing, landscape design, public gardens, and floral shops. Vincennes University offers a two-year program in Horticulture Technology that offers you a variety of options in this rapidly expanding profession. It prepares you in the occupation of landscape horticulture and production while exploring and emphasizing avenues of nursery and turf management, business management, and many different sustainable horticulture crop production techniques as well as hydroponics and aquaponics. Not only will you study courses that directly relate to modern horticulture practices, but also valuable hands-on experience is gained throughout your course work. This allows you a better understanding and provides a practical learning experience in this exciting career.

VU's Agribusiness program offers you a broad spectrum of agricultural-related studies. This program also provides opportunities in off-farm agricultural operations. Major emphasis is upon agribusiness operations, marketing, sales, and processing of farm products. Students in the Agribusiness A.S. Degree will be introduced to the latest in agricultural-related technologies such as GPS, guidance systems, collection of field data, and other precision agricultural applications. Other topics covered, include pesticide integration, soil and Animal nutrients, as well as the integration of technology in the workplace. You will develop a working knowledge in farm finance, crop production, management techniques, and computer applications. Laboratory work will provide you with valuable hands-on experience in pesticide selection, fertilizer planning, calibration of spraying devices, and more. Accreditation The Agribusiness Program at Vincennes University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)

Very few things are more fundamental to the human condition and civilization itself than the natural resource base our economy is predicated upon. The state, nation and the world needs qualified persons in order to locate, utilize, and manage these resources, as well as protect human interests via environmental monitoring and remediation. Studies involving our planet and its resources are a large mandate. Thus the Department of Geosciences and Agriculture offers several concentrations under the NRES major. Agriculture – A Purdue transfer program where students may focus on the beginnings of plant or animal agriculture studies along with fundamental core courses. The success of our Purdue transfer students is over 95% Forestry and Conservation – Timber resource overuse was the origin of our nation’s conservation movement in the late 1800s. Now trained professionals to manage these and other resources for the benefit of our own, and future, generation(s). Geology – The modern science of geology was created for the purpose of finding coal to fuel the Industrial Revolution. The search for Earth’s energy resources is still an important endeavor – such as both coal and oil in Indiana. Geologists also assist in the discovery and management of mineral and water resources, as well as remediation procedures associated with resource extraction and use. Geography – A field where the “lay of the land” is studied via geospatial sciences, and weather, climate, culture, and sociopolitical boundaries are explored.