Horticulture Technology, AAS

Program Start Date: Fall or Spring term
Minimum Program Length: 64 academic weeks; 4 terms; 70 credits
Program ID:  AAS.HRT
Curriculum Code: 35402

Program Description

Horticulture technology students study applied plant science emphasizing plant production and use. Students are trained in landscaping, nursery and garden center operations, greenhouse management, and horticulture support operations.

Practical Experience

Students participate in indoor and outdoor labs, greenhouse and nursery operations and the establishment and maintenance of ornamental gardens on the College’s campus. In addition, students participate in horticultural work projects and field trips to horticulture sites within the region. Students receive training for the landscaping industry, nursery and garden center operations, and greenhouse management, as well as supporting horticulture supply businesses.

Professional Opportunities

Graduates may find employment in nursery operations, landscape management, grounds maintenance, landscape installation, parks and forestry services, urban forestry, retail plant sales, garden center management, greenhouse operation and horticulture supply businesses, and similar fields.

EEDA Career Cluster:

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources; Architecture & Construction

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate their ability to speak publicly, listen actively and respond effectively.
2. Develop and maintain a diverse horticulture landscape.
3. Practice professionalism in horticulture applications.
4. Produce plants in commercial horticulture settings.
5. Employ appropriate business management skills used in the horticulture industry.