Horticulture Technology: Landscape Design Specialization, A.A.S.

Location(s): LO

CIP Code: 01.0601

NOVA Code: 3353

Purpose: This program is designed to prepare the student for full-time employment within the field of landscape design as well as assisting those who are presently working and who wish to further their knowledge and upgrade their skills.

Graduates of this degree are prepared to work in the field of landscape design, in nurseries and garden centers, and as institutional horticultural staff. Students in this degree have the opportunity to gain career-related work experience through a Coordinated Internship, Cooperative Education, or Special Studio Project in the area of design.

Two Years

1st Semester

Total 15 credits

2nd Semester

Total 17 credits

3rd Semester

Total 15-16 credits

4th Semester

HRT 233 - Landscape Drawing Applications (3 CR.)
HRT 244 - Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) for Landscape Designers (3 CR.)
HRT 250 - Plant Composition (2 CR.)
HRT 275 - Landscape Construction and Maintenance (3 CR.)
HRT 290 - Coordinated Internship (2 CR.) OR
HRT 297 - Cooperative Education/Special Studio Project (2 CR.) OR
HRT 298 - Seminar and Project (2 CR.)
— — - Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective (3 CR.) ⁶

Total 16 credits

Total credits for the A.A.S. Degree in Horticulture Technology with a Specialization in Landscape Design: 63-64 credits

¹ Students may choose from any of the following communication electives: CST 100 , CST 110 , CST 115 , CST 126 , CST 227 , or CST 229 .

² See humanities/fine arts courses listed under the General Education Electives .

³Students may choose from any of the following business electives: BUS 100 , BUS 116 , BUS 117 , BUS 165 , BUS 200 , or BUS 260 .

⁴Course chosen must align with Coordinated Internship or Cooperative Education focus.

⁵ See physical and life science courses listed under General Education Electives .

⁶ See social/behavioral science courses listed under General Education Electives .