- Award
- Associate in Applied Science Degree
The Horticulture program prepares students for work in a nursery or landscaping business by providing instruction which focuses on production, handling, sale and use of greenhouse crops, flower crops, bedding crops, foliage plants, woody ornamentals, propagation, planting, cultural practices, harvesting, packaging, shipping and maintenance.
Graduation Requirements
| Requirement | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| General Education | 27.0 |
| Major Requirements | 52.5 |
| Option Requirements | 18.0 – 19.0 |
| Total | 97.5 – 98.5 |
General Education Requirements - 27.0
| Requirement | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| English-Level I | 4.5 |
| English-Level II | 4.5 |
| Requirement | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| Humanities/Social Sciences | 4.5 |
| Requirement | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | 4.5 |
| Requirement | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
HMRL 1010 Human Relations Skills
|
4.5 |
| INFO 1001 Information Systems and Literacy
|
4.5 |
Major Requirements for Horticulture - 52.5
| Requirement | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| ACCT 1050 Bookkeeping | 3.0 |
| BIOS 1410 Biology of the Lower Plants | 4.5 |
| BIOS 1420 Biology of the Seed Plants | 4.5 |
| BIOS 2410 Plant Pathology | 4.5 |
| BIOS 2510 Applied Entomology | 4.5 |
| BSAD 1000 Introduction to Business
|
4.5 |
| HORT 1100 Introduction to Horticulture | 6.0 |
| HORT 1110 Perennials: Culture and Identification | 3.0 |
| HORT 1111 Vegetable and Herb Gardening | 3.0 |
| HORT 1112 Annuals: Culture and Identification | 3.0 |
| HORT 1113 Turfgrass Management | 3.0 |
| HORT 2120 Plant Propagation by Seed | 3.0 |
| HORT 2121 Vegetative Plant Propagation | 3.0 |
| HORT 2981 Internship | 3.0 |
The student interested in a horticulture option should consult with faculty advisors or Student Services offices when planning his/her studies.
HORT 1050 , Spanish for Horticulture Industry is now listed as a program elective.
Option Requirements for Horticulture
The Horticulture option(s) are available in the areas listed below.
- Floriculture
- 19.0 credit hours
- Landscaping
- 18.0 credit hours
- Nursery Management
- 18.0 credit hours
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