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.
Students in this program have an opportunity to gain career-related work experience through Cooperative Education or internship in their area of emphasis.
Related Specialization: Landscape Design Specialization
1 The PED requirement may be met by one of the following options: PED 116, 2 cr.; PED 116, 1 cr. plus a PED activities course, 1 cr.; or PED 116, 1 cr. plus RPK activities course. PED 116 is offered as both a 1-credit and a 2-credit course.
2 Students can take SDV 100 College Success Skills or the SDV 101 Orientation section related to their particular program.
3 The CST elective may be selected from the following: CST 100, 110, 115, 126, 227 or 229.
4 Humanities/fine arts elective may be selected from the humanities/fine arts courses listed under General Education Electives. A 200-level Spanish course is strongly recommended.
5 The social science elective may be selected from the social/behavioral sciences courses listed under General Education Electives.
6 MTH 151, MTH 152, GOL 105, GOL 225, ENV 121, NAS 125 or other course approved by the faculty member.