Dec 02, 2024

2010-2011 General Catalog

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Ornamental Horticulture, AAS

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This program provides practical training in greenhouse and nursery management, turf production, and landscape management. Coursework encompasses pest control, plant identification, construction of landscapes, small business management, and the operation and maintenance of equipment, including small engines. As an integral part of their training, students are required to complete an internship in the industry. Students may work toward a one-year certificate or an Associate of Applied Science Degree.

Ornamental Horticulture Program Associate of Applied Science Degree (60 credits)

The 60 credits are distributed as follows. Some courses require biology prerequisite courses.

University Studies Requirements (15 credits)

ENGL 1010 - Introduction to Writing: Academic Prose (CL1) 3
ENGL 2010 - Intermediate Writing: Research Writing in a Persuasive Mode (CL2) 3
Social Sciences/Humanities Breadth Courses 6
Life Sciences/Physical Sciences Breadth Course 3

Professional Requirement

All of the Core Courses 34-37
Courses selected from Approved Electives 7-10

Core Courses (34-37 credits)

Approved Electives (11-15 credits)

Choose electives from the following courses or choose from any courses that are part of a BS Degree in Horticulture.