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
Communication
Human Relations
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Required Courses
| AG 111 | Computers in Agriculture | 3 |
| AG 250 | Irrigation System Design | 3 |
| AG 280C | CWE Horticulture | 1 TO 12 |
| AG8. 130 | Pesticide Safety | 3 |
| AREC 213 | Starting Ag/Hort Business | 4 |
| BI 103 | General Biology | 4 |
| Select the Dynamic Plant theme of BI 103. | |
| Biological or Physical Science Elective | 3 |
| COMM 100 | Intro to Speech Communication | 3 |
| or | |
| COMM 111 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| CSS 205 | Soils: Sustainable Ecosystems | 4 |
| CSS 215 | Soil Nutrients and Plant Fertilization | 3 |
| CSS 240 | Pest Management | 4 |
| HE 110 | First Aid and CPR | 1 |
| or | |
| HE 112 | Emergency First Aid | 1 |
| HORT 211 | Horticulture Practicum | 3 |
| HORT 228 | Landscape Plant Material II | 3 |
| HORT 230 | Sustainable Ag & Food Systems | 3 |
| HORT 247 | Arboriculture: Principles & Practices | 4 |
| HORT 251 | Temperate Tree Fruit, Berries, Grapes, And Nuts | 3 |
| HORT 260 | Organic Farming And Gardening | 3 |
| HT8. 102 | Career Explore: Horticulture | 1 |
| HT8. 115 | Greenhouse Management | 3 |
| SPN 104 | Spanish 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:
Total Credit Hours: 90