Horticulture, Associate of Applied Science

Students who successfully complete an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Horticulture will be able to:

  • Propagate, grow, and maintain plants in landscapes and horticultural production systems.
  • Develop creative solutions to production, environmental, and social issues in the horticultural industry.
  • Successfully compete in the job market for a position in the horticultural industry.

See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Applied Science degree.

RELATED INSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

Computation

MTH 065Elementary Algebra

4

Communication

WR 121English Composition

3

Human Relations

HT8. 137Plant Propagation

4

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Required Courses

AG 111Computers in Agriculture

3

AG 250Irrigation System Design

3

AG 280CCWE Horticulture

1 TO 12

AG8. 130Pesticide Safety

3

AREC 213Starting Ag/Hort Business

4

BI 103General Biology

4

Select the Dynamic Plant theme of BI 103.

Biological or Physical Science Elective

3

COMM 100Intro to Speech Communication

3

or

COMM 111Public Speaking

3

CSS 205Soils: Sustainable Ecosystems

4

CSS 215Soil Nutrients and Plant Fertilization

3

CSS 240Pest Management

4

HE 110First Aid and CPR

1

or

HE 112Emergency First Aid

1

HORT 211Horticulture Practicum

3

HORT 228Landscape Plant Material II

3

HORT 230Sustainable Ag & Food Systems

3

HORT 247Arboriculture: Principles & Practices

4

HORT 251Temperate Tree Fruit, Berries, Grapes, And Nuts

3

HORT 260Organic Farming And Gardening

3

HT8. 102Career Explore: Horticulture

1

HT8. 115Greenhouse Management

3

SPN 104Spanish Agriculture/Horticulture I

4

Students need to take a minimum of 3 credits of AG 280C Cooperative Work Experience (CWE).

Students who pass a computer proficiency test may substitute another elective for AG 111 Computers in Agriculture.

Select 14 credits from the following:

HORT 226Landscape Plant Materials I

3

HORT 255Herbaceous Ornamental Plants

3

HORT 280Intro to Landscape Design

3

HT8. 135Turf Management

3

HT8. 139Arboriculture Practicum

2

HT8. 140Landscape Maintenance

3

SPN 105Spanish Agriculture/Horticulture II

4

Total Credit Hours: 90