University of Florida at Pensacola State College
The University of Florida (UF) offers two Bachelor of
Science degree programs on the Pensacola State College Milton Campus: Natural
Resource Conservation and Plant Science with specialization in Greenhouse and Landscape Industries. Earning a degree from the University of Florida, Milton
Campus is no different than earning a degree from the Gainesville campus.
Natural Resource Conservation is a degree program that provides graduates with
expertise in the management and conservation of our natural heritage, from
forests and wildlife to water and soil. This program covers many different
fields including ecology, biology, geology, management, and economic aspects of
natural resources. Natural Resource Conservation students meet with a UF
advisor to develop personalized programs of study, according to their areas of
interest by utilizing elective choices in wildlife, forestry, biology, marine
biology, ecotourism and environmental studies. Some areas of specialization
include: forestry, soils, coastal and wetland ecology, environmental law, and
geographic information computer systems. Students may also choose to minor in
Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, Environmental Horticulture, or Soil and
Water Science. Natural Resource Conservation graduates find employment in
government agencies, consulting firms, and environmental education programs and
pursue careers as Ecologists, Environmental Educators, Fisheries Specialists,
Environmental Consultants, GIS Specialists, Environmental Lawyers or
Consultants, Research Technicians, Park Rangers and Restoration Specialists.
See General Education Requirements for AA Degree for a complete
description of the Pensacola State College Associate in Arts degree program
designed to meet all of the admission requirements for the Natural Resource Conservation
degree program at the University of Florida, Milton Campus.
Plant Science: Specialization in Greenhouse and Landscape Industries is a field of
study that deals with the art and science of breeding, propagating, installing,
and maintaining plants that are used to enhance and improve the human
environment. In this sustainable field students can be creative, work outdoors,
and improve the urban environment. Greenhouse and Landscape Industries represents a diverse field including Ornamental Horticulture, Plant
Biotechnology, Plant Conservation, Landscape Design, Floriculture, and Nursery
Management. Students learn about the cutting edge of technology in plant
science. This degree blends knowledge in business, plant science, and the
environment, allowing students to focus on their interests and to prepare them
for a career in the horticultural industry. Students apply principals of
biology, botany, business, chemistry, mathematics and education to growing and
using plants in all areas of life. This degree provides the skills and training
for employment in Florida’s diverse environmental horticulture industry,
including theme parks, nursery industries, and landscape management firms.
Graduates look forward to careers as nursery managers/owners, landscape designers,
garden magazine journalists, environmental restoration consultants, extension
specialists, plant breeders/inspectors and municipal horticulturists. The Plant
Science Degree program is administered by the University of Florida’s College
of Agricultural and Life Sciences. Students may also choose to minor in
Wildlife Ecology Conservation and/or Soil and Water Science. See General
Education Requirements for AA Degree for a complete description of the
Pensacola State College Associate in Arts degree program designed to meet all
of the admission requirements for the Plant Science: Environmental Horticulture
degree program at the University of Florida, Milton Campus.
Graduates of these programs receive salaries that are
among the highest within these industries. Career opportunities include work
with forestry, ecologists, biologists, golf courses, athletic fields, lawn care
companies, parks, fisheries, environmental consulting firms, GIS specialists,
environmental lawyers, research facilities, agrichemical industries, theme
parks, botanical gardens, environmental consulting firms, sod farms and
governmental agencies, as well as preparation for graduate school.
Admission to University of Florida, Milton Campus
Admission to the University of Florida programs requires
an Associate in Arts degree. Any AA degree will be accepted by UF, as long as
students met the proper prerequisites for their desired program at the
University of Florida. Students first enroll in Pensacola State College and
complete an AA degree that includes the prerequisites specific to their program
of interest. Once the AA is completed, students are eligible to apply for
admission to the University of Florida. The University of Florida faculty and
staff reside in the local area and deliver this seamless four-year transfer
degree program along with other statewide faculty with expertise in a broad
range of subjects. The UF programs, faculty, and staff on the Milton Campus are
all part of the West Florida Research and Education Center, The Institute of
Food and Agricultural Sciences, and the College of Agriculture and Life
Sciences. Students admitted to a UF program on the Milton Campus are members of
the University of Florida student body and their diploma is conferred by the
University of Florida.
Students are highly encouraged to seek counseling and
instruction from the University of Florida Academic Coordinator on the Milton
Campus in order to facilitate a smooth transition from Pensacola State College
to UF.
For further information contact:
Academic Program Recruiter
University of Florida, Milton Campus
Building 4900 – Natural Resource Studies Building
Pensacola State College Campus, Milton, Florida
(850) 983-7138
Website: http://wfrec.ifas.ufl.edu
www.facebook.com/UFMiltonCampus
Scholarships
Scholarship opportunities are available for Pensacola
State College students enrolled in these programs while attending Pensacola
State College via the 2+2 Scholarship for High School Students. For more
information on this scholarship opportunity, please contact the Dean, Milton
Campus at (850) 484-4463.
After admission to the University of Florida,
additional scholarships and grants are available. As a student of UF,
most scholarships and grants are considered automatic with a completed
on-time FAFSA. Some require a separate application and can be found on
the SFA site http://www.sfa.ufl.edu/ under the Scholarship
Forms Section. Departmental scholarships (such as CALS awards), are both
academic and merit based and awarded by the academic departments
themselves. Each academic department at UF has its own criteria and
guidelines for specific scholarships. Students should also visit the UF
Foundation site http://www.uff.ufl.edu/. It lists all other UF endowed
scholarships by department. Lastly, a few specific transfer
scholarships awarded by the Office of Undergraduate Affairs are found on this
site http://undergrad.aa.ufl.edu/scholarships.aspx. Please contact (850)
983-7138 for more information.