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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