Flower care

Internships and Independent Study Projects Ornamental horticulture students are required to complete on-the-job training (internship) while attending UW-Platteville. Students must complete at least one, three-credit internship during their undergraduate studies. Internships are available at nationally recognized greenhouses, nurseries, garden centers, botanical gardens and entertainment theme parks. For example, several of our students have participated in the student internship programs at Walt Disney World Florida. Internships provide students excellent practical experience while earning money and college credits. Students are also encouraged to participate in independent study projects with faculty. These are typically research projects in any area of ornamental horticulture or plant biotechnology.