Horticulture Degree Program A.A.S. (Associate
of Applied Science)
Certificates:
Nursery and Greenhouse Production
Turf and
Landscape Maintenance
Landscape Design and Installation
Letter of Recognition:
Horticulture Plant Identification and
Installation
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General Education Requirements:
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Credits
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____SPCM 101
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Fundamentals of Speech Communication
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3
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____BIOL 104
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Botany
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4
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____MATH 125
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Topics in Finite Math/Modeling
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3 or
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____MATH 161
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College Algebra
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3
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____ENGL 101
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College Composition I
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3
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General Education Electives: (Choose courses in each category
from the list of approved General Education courses)
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____Diversity
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3
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____Wellness and Health or Information Literacy/Technology
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3
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____Arts and Humanities or Social and Behavioral Sciences
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3
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Total General Education
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22
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Program Requirements:
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____HORT 103
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Interior Plant Material
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2
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____HORT 106
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Plant Propagation and Production I
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2
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____HORT 107
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Basic Landscape Graphics
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3
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____HORT 110
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Woody Ornamentals I
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3
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____HORT 111
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Perennials and Grasses I
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2
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____HORT 115
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Soils and Fertilizers
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3
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____HORT 117
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Integrated Pest Management
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3
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____HORT 124
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Nursery and Greenhouse Management
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3
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____HORT 125
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Horticulture Business Management
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3
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____HORT 134
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Landscape Installation/Construction/Maintenance I
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3
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____HORT 150
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Horticulture Mechanics
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3
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____HORT 181
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Ornamental Horticulture Co-op
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1
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____HORT 206
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Plant Propagation and Production II
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2
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____HORT 210
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Woody Ornamentals II
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3
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____HORT 224
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Turf Management
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3
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____HORT 230
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Landscape Design
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3
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____HORT 234
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Landscape Installation/Construction/Maintenance II
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3
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Program Electives:
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Credits
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____HORT 211
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Plant Classification and Identification
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2
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____HORT 216
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Perennials and Grasses II
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2
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____HORT 225
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Pesticide Use and Safety
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2
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____HORT 233
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Landscape Design Studio
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2
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Program Description:
This program
is designed to prepare individuals to enter the growing and popular
field of ornamental horticulture as a horticulture specialist. Students
will gain a thorough knowledge and practical experience in three areas
of ornamental horticulture: landscape design, installation and
maintenance; turf and grounds maintenance; nursery and/or greenhouse
production, or floral design.
