Horticultural Sciences, A.A.S.
The horticulture degree program is designed to prepare students with the knowledge and job skills for employment in the greening industry. Upon completion of the associate of applied science degree, students will possess the competencies to be successful at entry-level or higher positions in landscape design and maintenance, greenhouse operations, chemical applicator lawn care, park attendants, plant science technicians, groundskeepers, landscape technicians, irrigation technicians and other related occupations.
(Horticultural Sciences - Major Code 2150; State CIP Code 01.0601 and Business Plan - Major Code 4810; State CIP Code 52.0710)
Associate of Applied Science
First Semester
| HORT 201 | Introduction to Horticultural Science | 4 |
| HORT 214 | Woody Plants I, Deciduous | 3 |
| BIOL 125 | General Botany | 5 |
| HORT 220 | Herbaceous Plants | 3 |
| ENGL 121 | Composition I* | 3 |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Second Semester
| HORT 205 | Plant Propagation* | 3 |
| HORT 215 | Woody Plants II, Evergreens | 3 |
| HORT 260 | Horticulture Soils | 3 |
| MATH 116 | Intermediate Algebra* (or higher) | 3 |
| Social Science/Economics Elective ^ | 3 | |
| Health and/or Physical Education Elective ^^ | 1 | |
| Total Hours | 16 | |
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Third Semester
| Electives (see below) | 6-8 | |
| HORT 140 | Turfgrass I | 3 |
| HORT 235 | Landscape Maintenance and Techniques | 3 |
| Humanities/Art Elective ^ | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 15-17 | |
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Fourth Semester
| Horticulture Electives (see below) | 6-8 | |
| HORT 160 | Garden Center Operations | 3 |
| HORT 225 | Plant Problems* | 3 |
| HORT 270 | Horticulture Internship* | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15-17 | |
Horticulture Electives
| HORT 135 | Landscape Design | 3 |
| HORT 150 | Fruits, Vegetables and Herb Crops | 2 |
| HORT 165 | Arboriculture | 3 |
| HORT 240 | Turfgrass II* | 3 |
| HORT 255 | Pest Control Management | 3 |
| HORT 265 | Landscape Construction | 3 |
| FLR 130 | Principles of Traditional Design | 3 |
| FLR 150 | Contemporary Design Styles | 3 |
List of Electives
| BUS 140 | Principles of Supervision | 3 |
| BUS 150 | Business Communications* | 3 |
| FL 130 | Elementary Spanish I | 5 |
| BIOL 121 | Introductory Biology for Non-Majors | 4 |
| CHEM 122 | Principles of Chemistry* | 5 |
| HORT 150 | Fruits, Vegetables and Herb Crops | 2 |
Additional Certificate
| Business Plan Certificate | This certificate is designed for students who are interested in opening their own service business providing administrative assistance to businesses. Coursework focuses on fundamental knowledge necessary to own and operate an entrepreneurial venture, evaluating the feasibility of the business idea, and concludes with writing a business plan to start, grow and sustain a business venture. The business plan certificate is recommended for students to add to their Horticultural Sciences degree. (see below) | 7 |
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Total Program Hours: 64-75