Environmental Horticulture AS Degree (employment preparation)
The Associate of Science in Environmental Horticulture program provides instruction in the design, construction, and maintenance of landscapes, nursery practices, and management of large turf areas. Career opportunities in Environmental Horticulture include landscape management and construction, pest control, sales of fertilizer and horticultural supplies, irrigation equipment supply and sales, and plant material sales.
Learning Outcomes
Upon satisfactory completion of this program students will be able to:
- Fulfill the requirements for an entry-level position in their field.
- Apply critical thinking skills to execute daily duties in their area of employment.
- Apply critical thinking skills to research, evaluate, analyze, and synthesize information.
- Display the skills and aptitude necessary to qualify for certification exams in their field.
- Exhibit effective written, oral communication and interpersonal skills.
- Transfer to a higher level learning institution.
Program RequirementsÂ
Course Code | Title | Units |
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Required Courses | Units | |
AGEH 001 | Horticulture | 3 |
AGEH 001L | Horticulture Laboratory | 1 |
AGEH 004 | Turfgrass Management | 2 |
AGEH 004L | Turfgrass Management Laboratory | 1 |
AGEH 005 | Ornamental Plant Identification | 3 |
AGEH 008 | Landscape Management | 3 |
or AGEH 027 | Turfgrass & Landscape Pest Management | |
AGEH 009 | Landscape Planning & Design | 3 |
AGEH 016 | Arboriculture | 2 |
AGEH 020 | Landscape Construction | 2 |
AGEH 030 | Landscape Equipment | 2 |
AGEH 046 | Landscape Irrigation Systems | 2 |
AGEH 046L | Landscape Irrigation Systems Lab | 1 |
AGEH 095A | Environmental Horticulture Turfgrass Work Experience | 2 |
AGBU 059A | Leadership | 1 |
AGBU 059B | Careers | 1 |
AGPS 001 | Soils & Plant Nutrition | 4 |
Electives (with Advisor approval) | ||
Select 8 units from the following: | ||
AGEH 024 | Advanced Turfgrass Management | 3 |
AGEH 034 | Golf Course Management | 3 |
AGEH 095A | Environmental Horticulture Turfgrass Work Experience (1-2 units in addition to required) | 1-8 |
AGPS 002 | Entomology - General & Applied | 4 |
AGPS 032 | Pesticide Laws & Regulations | 2 |
BUMA 031 | Business Calculations | 3 |
CIS 010 | Computer Literacy | 4 |
NR 001 | Conservation of Natural Resources | 3 |
NR 001L | Conservation of Natural Resources Lab | 1 |
Required Subtotal | 33 | |
Elective Subtotal | 8 | |
COD General Education Pattern | 18 | |
Kinesiology Activities | 2 | |
DEGREE TOTAL | 61 |