College Catalog Programs of Study 2018-2019
HORTICULTURE TECHNOLOGY
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Offered through LO
CIP Code: 01.0101
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.
Related Specialization: Landscape Design
| Two Years |
Credits |
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| 1st Semester | ||||||
| ENG | 111 | 3 | ||||
| HRT | 100 | 3 | ||||
| HRT | 160 | 1 | ||||
| Total | 15 | |||||
| 2nd Semester | ||||||
| 1CST | Elective | 3 | ||||
| HRT | 115 | 3 | ||||
| HRT | 246 | Herbaceous Plants | 3 | |||
| 2___ | 3 | |||||
| Total | 15 | |||||
| 3rd Semester | ||||||
| 3BUS | ___ | Elective | 3 | |||
| HRT | 207 | 3 | ||||
| HRT | 245 | 3 | ||||
| 4___ | 3 | |||||
| Total | 18 | |||||
| 4th Semester | ||||||
| HRT | 205 | 3 | ||||
| HRT | 290 | Coordinated Internship or | 1 | |||
| HRT 297 Cooperative Education | ||||||
| 5HRT | Elective | 3 | ||||
| 6___ | MTH 154 Quantitative Reasoning or higher or Physical or Life Science Elective w/Lab | 3-4 | ||||
| Total | 15-16 | |||||
Total credits for the Horticulture Technology A.A.S.=63-64 |
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1 Students may choose from any of the following communication electives: CST 100, CST 110, CST 115, CST 126, or CST 227.
2 Students may choose from any of the following humanities/fine arts courses: ART 100, ART 101, ART 102, or ART 250.
3 Students may choose from any of the following business electives: BUS 116, BUS 117, BUS 165.
4 Students may choose from any of the following electives: ECO 110, ECO 120 or GEO 200.
5 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.,
6 Students may choose from any of the following electives: BIO 101, ENV 121, GOL 105, NAS 125, or other course approved by the academic advisor.