Environmental Horticulture

Environmental Horticulture Associate of Science

The Environmental Horticulture Associate in Science degree is designed for the student desiring to enter the workforce after earning a two-year degree. Environmental Horticulture focuses on the science and art concerned with landscape design and installation, floral arts, urban forestry, the urban environment, culture, marketing, and utilization of high value, intensively cultivated flowers, fruits, vegetables, ornamental plants and trees. Bachelors of Science Degree Names: Environmental Horticultural Science, Horticultural Science, Ornamental Horticulture, Landscaping and Groundskeeping, Turf and Turfgrass Management, Viticulture and Enology, Plant Nursery Operations and Management, Greenhouse Operations and Management, Agricultural and Horticultural Plant Breeding Career Opportunities Arborist, Floral Designer or Florist, Greenhouse Grower, Irrigation Specialist, Landscape Architect, Landscape Contractor, Pest Control Advisor, Plant Breeder, Sports Turf Superintendent, Urban Forester and more. To Achieve the Associate of Science Degree Upon completion of graduation requirements and the required degree courses with at least a ‘C’ grade in each course, the student will be awarded an Environmental Horticulture Associate of Science Degree

Program Learning Outcomes

• 1. Demonstrate managerial and leadership abilities in environmental horticulture classes for employment that will enhance opportunities and success in the horticulture industry in the 21st century

• 2 Master academic proficiency and demonstrate specific skills within environmental horticulture disciplines needed for employment.

• 3. Master skills needed for baccalaureate level education or obtain a certificate.

Program Requirements