4-Year Degree Programs
Virginia Tech
Department of Horticulture
Saunders Hall (0327), Blacksburg VA 24061-0001
Dr. Jerzy Kowak ,Dept Head
540-231-5451 fax: 540-231-3083 jenowak@vt.edu
Christopher Newport University
BS in Biology, major in Ornamental Horticulture.
Dept. of Biology, Chemistry & Environmental Sci.
Science Building, 1 University Place, Newport News, VA 23606-2949
Dr. Harold Cones, Department Chair, 757-594-7061
Ferrum College
BS in Horticulture provides students with a diversified 4-year curriculum
and the opportunity for practical experience.
80 Wiley Dr., Ferrum, VA 24088-9001
Dr. Bob R. Pohlad, 540-365-4367 bpohlad@ferrum.edu
Virginia State University
BS with options: Ag. Business or Plant, Soil & Environmental Science
PO Box 9416, Petersburg, VA 23806-9416
Conrad M. Gilliam, Chairperson, 804-524-5672 cgilliam@vsu.edu
Landscape Design Program with programs at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond
The George Washington University
Center for Professional Development
2029 K Street, N.W., Suite 600, Washington, DC 20006
Main Telephone (202) 973-1150 Fax (202) 973-1165 E-mail: cpd@gwu.edu
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
1800 Lakeside Ave, Richmond, VA 23228-4700
807-262-9887 Lucy Coggin Lucyc.gwu@lewisginter.org VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE HORTICULTURE PROGRAMS - 2-Year
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, Western Campus (Goochland)
A.A.S. with options: Landscape Design, Landscape & Turf Management, Plant Production,
Career Studies Certificate Floral Design or Individualized Studies.
(Transferable classes to VT Horticulture Program)
PO Box 85622, Richmond, VA 23285-5622
David Seward 804-523-5946 dseward@reynolds.edu
Blue Ridge Community College
Career Studies Certificate in Horticulture & Arboriculture
(Transfer agreement to VT Horticulture Program being reviewed)
PO Box 80, Weyers Cave, VA 24486
Joe Murray 540-453-2349, murrayj@brcc.edu
Germanna Community College, Locust Grove Campus
Career Studies Certificate in Horticulture
(Transfer agreement with J. Sargeant Reynolds CC and Northern Virginia CC)
2130 Germanna Hwy, Locust Grove, VA 22508-2102
Dr. Michael Read 540-727-3087, mread@gcc.vccs.edu
Northern Virginia Community College
A.A.S. with Landscape Design option.
(Transferable classes to VT Horticulture Program)
1000 Harry Flood Byrd Hwy, Sterling, VA 20164-8699
David Scheid 703-450-2614, dscheid@nvcc.edu
Piedmont Virginia Community College
Career Studies Certificate in Horticulture
501 College Drive, Charlottesville 22902-7589
Lesley Sewell 804/961-5432 FAX 804/971-8232 lsewell@pvcc.edu
Tidewater Community College
A.A.S. with options: Landscape Design & Management
or Greenhouse Production & Garden Center Management.
(Transferable classes to VT Horticulture Program)
1428 Cedar Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23320-7108
Ken Spencer 757-822-5149, kspencer@tcc.edu
Virginia Highlands Community College
A.A.S. Technology Degree with an option to specialize in Turfgrass Management
(Transferable classes to VT Horticulture Program)
PO Box 828, Abingdon VA 24212-0828
Joe Keebler 276-739-2442, jkeebler@vhcc.edu
Virginia Tech A.A.G. with options
Landscape & Turf Management and Applied Ag. Management,
Department of Agricultural Technology
1060 Litton Reaves Hall (mail 0334) Blacksburg, VA 24061
Stephanie White 540-231-7649, swhite@vt.edu
Virginia Western Community College
A.A.S. with options: Interior Landscaping/Floriculture or Landscape.
(Transferable classes to VT Horticulture Program)
PO Box 14007; Roanoke, VA 24038-4007
Lee Hipp, Program head 540-857-7120, Lhipp@vw.vccs.edu
University of Richmond – School of Continuing Studies
Landscape Design Certificate. Special Program Building
University of Richmond, 28 Westhampton Way, Richmond, VA 23173-0001
Susanne Wick, 804-262-9887, ext. 359, swick@richmond.edu | 
