The Associate of Science in Horticulture is designed to prepare students to have a broader education basis and writing ability that can give them an advantage for promotional opportunities in the field of Horticulture.

Program Outcomes

- Upon completion of the AS in Horticulture, students are able to accurately identify a set of plant material; use that plant material in a landscape design; and prepare a maintenance schedule for the chosen plant materials.

- Upon completion of the AS in Horticulture, students are able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of ornamental horticulture, landscape maintenance and construction, nursery, greenhouse, and grower operations, and landscape design sufficient to seek employment in a technical or supervisorial horticultural position.

- Upon completion of the AS in Horticulture, students are able to select plant materials for a given landscape based on water requirements, soil type, pest and disease resistance, growth habits, and design requirements.

Career Opportunities :

Career opportunities for students who complete this program include residential and commercial landscape installation and maintenance; urban tree service; forestry; park, grounds, and golf course maintenance; nursery management and operations; floristry; plant pest control and horticulture consulting; and landscape design. Technical, supervisory and management positions in the fields of: retail, wholesale, and grower nursery management; landscape and irrigation maintenance, installation, and design; and landscape management of gardens, parks, golf courses, and sports fields.