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Agricultural Business Technology Horticulture
Associate of Applied Science Degree:
• Horticulture
Career Studies Certificates:
• Landscape Design
• Landscape Management
• Plant Production
The Associate of Applied Science in Horticulture explores the science and art
of plant cultivation and the use of ornamentals in the landscape. Students
are prepared for full-time employment in variety of horticultural businesses,
including the green industry, landscape design and management, greenhouse
production and management, and managerial positions with corporate,
commercial and governmental entities; they may also choose self-employment
in the field of horticulture. The program is designed for those seeking a career
track or for those with prior college credit in another field of study.
Classes offer hands-on, practical experience in the particular area of study.
The curriculum allows students to acquire knowledge and skills in other areas
that compliment their horticulture studies and furthers their career objectives.
Associate of Applied Science Degree: Horticulture
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| SEMESTER 1 (BASED ON A FALL SEMESTER START) |
Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
Prerequisite |
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College Composition I |
3 |
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Principles of Horticulture |
3 |
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Landscape Plants I |
3 |
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Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts |
4 |
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College Success Skills |
1 |
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Health/Physical Education Elective1 |
2 |
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SEMESTER TOTAL |
16 |
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| SEMESTER 2 |
Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
Prerequisite |
HRT 125 |
Chemicals in Horticulture |
3 |
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HRT 155 |
Plants and Society |
3 |
HRT 110 |
HRT 202 |
Landscape Plants II |
3 |
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Mathematics Elective2 |
3 |
Placement |
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Approved HRT Elective4 |
3 |
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SEMESTER TOTAL |
15 |
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| SEMESTER 3 |
Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
Prerequisite |
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Approved Elective3 |
3 |
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Social Science Elective2 |
3 |
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SEMESTER TOTAL |
6 |
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| SEMESTER 4 |
Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
Prerequisite |
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CSC HRT Elective1 |
3 |
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CSC HRT Elective1 |
3 |
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CSC HRT Elective1 |
3 |
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Approved HRT Elective4 |
3 |
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Social Science Elective2 |
3 |
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SEMESTER TOTAL |
15 |
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| SEMESTER 5 |
Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
Prerequisite |
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CSC HRT Elective1 |
3 |
See CSC |
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CSC HRT Elective1 |
3 |
See CSC |
HRT 298 |
Seminar and Project |
2 |
Instructor Permission |
SPA 160 |
Spanish for the Green Industry |
3 |
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Approved Elective3 |
3 |
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SEMESTER TOTAL |
14 |
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TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS |
66 |
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1 Must be chosen from a single Career Studies Certificate (CSC). Consult your Horticulture
program advisor.
2 Eligible courses are listed on page 28 in the 2011-2012 catalog. See your academic
advisor or counselor to choose the appropriate course(s).
3 Approved Elective may be chosen from BUS, HRT, ITE, or MKT and must be approved by
your Horticulture program advisor.
4 Consult your Horticulture program advisor.
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