Horticulture Technology, A.A.S.

CIP Code: 01.0601
NOVA Code: 3350

Offered through LO

Purpose: The curriculum is designed to prepare students for full-time employment within the field of commercial horticulture as well as for those presently working who seek further knowledge and advancement.

Graduates of the program are prepared for managerial/supervisory level positions in areas which include landscape design and installation, grounds maintenance, floristry, greenhouse and nursery management, garden center operation, and sales and marketing in related industries.

Students in this program have an opportunity to gain career-related work experience through Cooperative Education or an internship in their area of emphasis.

Related Specialization: Landscape Design

Two Years

1st Semester

Total 15 credits

2nd Semester

Total 18 credits

3rd Semester

Total 16 credits

4th Semester

HRT ___ - Elective (3 CR.) ⁴
HRT 205 - Soils (3 CR.)
HRT 207 - Plant Pest Management (3 CR.)
HRT 275 - Landscape Construction and Maintenance (3 CR.)
HRT 290 - Coordinated Internship (1 CR.)OR
HRT 297 - Cooperative Education (1 CR.)
___ ___ - Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective (3 CR.) ⁵

Total 16 credits

Total credits for the A.A.S. Degree in Horticulture Technology: 65 credits

¹ Students may choose from any of the following business electives: BUS 116 , BUS 117 , BUS 165 .

² Students may choose from any of the following communication electives: CST 100 , CST 110 , CST 115 , CST 126 , or CST 227 .

³Students may choose from any of the following humanities/fine arts courses: ART 100 , ART 101 , ART 102 , or ART 250 .

⁴ Course chosen must align with Coordinated Internship or Cooperative Education focus. Example: If the Internship is with a Vineyard and focus is on vine establishment, VEN 110 would be an appropriate course.

⁵ Students may choose from any of the following electives:ECO 120 , ECO 202 , or GEO 200 .