Horticulture, Landscape & Turf Concentration, AAS

Program Details

Semester 1

• AGH 106 - Introduction to Horticulture Credits: 3
• AGH 123 - Woody Plant Materials Credits: 3
• AGH 142 - Landscape Construction Credits: 3
• AGH 146 - Soil Science for Horticulture Credits: 3
• AGH 147 - Soil Fertility for Hort. Credits: 1
• AGH 159 - Landscape Graphics Credits: 2

Semester 2

• AGH 112 - Intro to Turfgrass Management Credits: 3
• AGH 154 - Residential Landscape Design Credits: 3
• AGH 805 - Horticulture Internship I Credits: 2
• Any AAS Core Math    Credits: 3
• Select from Option 1  Credits: 3

Semester 3

• AGH 120 - Herbaceous Plant Materials Credits: 3
• AGH 156 - Landscape Design II Credits: 3
• AGH 253 - Insects and Diseases Credits: 3
• Select from Option 2  Credits: 3

Semester 4

• AGH 161 - Irrigation Systems Credits: 3
• AGH 200 - Landscape Estimating & Bidding Credits: 2
• AGH 283 - Pesticide Application Cert Credits: 2
• Any AAS Core Communications    Credits: 3
• Select from Option 3  Credits: 3
• Select from Option 4  Credits: 2 or 3

Semester 5

• AGH 281 - Arboriculture Credits: 3
• AGH 291 - Hort. Business Operations Credits: 3
• AGH 912 - Current Topics in Hort. Credits: 1
• Any AAS Core Social and Behavioral Science/Humanities  Credits: 3
• Select from Option 4 - Choose the course not taken in Semester 4  Credits: 2 or 3
• Select from Option 5  Credits: 3

Total Credits Required to Complete this Award 72

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$160.00 per credit

The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change.

Varied Costs

Approximate total cost for the program: $13,215 **

**Program entry requirements are not included in the total approximate cost.

What Kind of Work Will You Do?

• Care for and maintain grounds, trees, plants, gardens, shrubbery and other greenery. 
  
• Plan and install landscapes.
• Pest control for plants.
• Production and/or sales of commercial horticultural plants and products.

What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?

• Work independently.
• Demonstrate your knowledge of plant materials and use of horticulture terminology, skills and equipment.
• Deal with people in a pleasant, businesslike way.
• Use math in the selling and purchasing of materials and supplies and for calculating chemical/fertilizer applications.
• Physical ability to perform horticulture tasks.

What Else Should I Consider about this Program or Career Choice?

• Need access to transportation for employment experience.
• There is much variety in this work due to seasonal changes; may work outdoors in all kinds of weather.
• Allergies to plants and pollen can be a problem.
• Entry-level positions usually involve some level of physical activity and you are sometimes on your feet long hours.
• Average starting salary is $29,700 (BLS.gov)

Program Competencies

1. Identify factors that influence plant growth.
2. Correlate soil characteristics with their impacts on plant growth.
3. Classify native and local horticulture plants by common name and scientific names.
4. Demonstrate understanding of plant taxonomy, morphology, physiology and pathology.
5. Determine proper plant selection, planting, pruning and other cultural practices.
6. Establish positive safety practices and procedures.
7. Install and maintain quality hardscapes.
8. Demonstrate effective landscape design techniques
9. Demonstrate basic job and human relation skills

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