Major in Botany

You will study the biological processes unique to plant life in a unique place with a dedicated learning community and one of the most diverse and broad trainings in the botanical subdisciplines of any university in the country.

Major in Botany at Humboldt State University

The Botany program at Cal Poly Humboldt provides one of the most diverse and broad trainings across the botanical subdisciplines of any university in the country. Hands-on work with vascular plants, bryophytes, lichens, fungi, and algae provides fundamental experiential training for students at the organismal level. Our botanical collections are the best in the entire CSU system. We are a hub for top-notch botany education and research in the middle of nature.

Where You’ll Learn

Surrounded by a wide range of habitats, from coastal to mountain wilderness, Cal Poly Humboldt is located in the perfect environment for field research. The “natural laboratories” of our diverse ecosystems will inspire you and guide your learning, with many opportunities for hands-on learning throughout your undergraduate career.

Personal Attention

The Botany program is a community. You’ll get to know our faculty, who are dedicated to student excellence and provide authentic research opportunities for undergraduate students. In addition to joining faculty who are researching real-world topics, you’ll find a close-knit learning community of like-minded students and connections to internships and research agencies. 

Hands-on Learning

Hands-on work with vascular plants, bryophytes, lichens, fungi, and algae provide fundamental experiential training for students at the organismal level. Cal Poly Humboldt’s equipment and facilities are on par with those of bigger research universities and provide direct access for undergraduate students. Our plant collections are the best in the CSU, and facilities like the Dennis K. Walker Greenhouse and Vascular Plant Herbarium allow students to experiment during their studies.

Dennis K. Walker Greenhouse  Vascular Plant Herbarium


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Career Options

Our Botany alumni have had successful careers as

Herbarium Curators
Naturalists
Plant Physiologists
Technical Writers
Plant Ecologists
Environmental Consultants
Botanists
Horticulturists
Science Librarians
Plant Pathologists

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