Environmental Horticulture AS Degree (transfer 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 Requirements
Course Code | Title | Units |
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Required Courses | Units | |
AGEH 001 | Horticulture | 3 |
AGEH 001L | Horticulture Laboratory | 1 |
AGEH 005 | Ornamental Plant Identification | 3 |
AGEH 009 | Landscape Planning & Design | 3 |
AGEH 016 | Arboriculture | 2 |
AGEH 020 | Landscape Construction | 2 |
AGEH 046 | Landscape Irrigation Systems | 2 |
AGEH 046L | Landscape Irrigation Systems Lab | 1 |
AGPS 001 | Soils & Plant Nutrition | 4 |
AGPS 002 | Entomology - General & Applied | 4 |
AGBU 059A | Leadership | 1 |
AGBU 059B | Careers | 1 |
Required Subtotal | 27 | |
Transferable Electives (with Advisor approval) | 13 | |
General Education Requirements (confer with Counselor) | 18 | |
Kinesiology Activities | 2 | |
DEGREE TOTAL | 60 |
Consult catalog of transfer institution for specific requirements.