Associate degrees in Horticultural Science: A program that focuses on the scientific principles related to the cultivation of garden and ornamental plants, including fruits, vegetables, flowers, and landscape and nursery crops. Includes instruction in specific types of plants, such as citrus; breeding horticultural varieties; physiology of horticultural species; and the scientific management of horticultural plant development and production through the life cycle.
This degree provides a broad overview of the science of horticulture
as it relates to the nursery industry. The focus of the program covers plant production and sales, plant identification, soils and fertilizers, plant diseases and pests, design and pesticide certification. Work experience is required.
The requirements for an associate degree in Environmental Horticulture may be satisfied by completing the Environmental Horticulture certifi cate program in addition to the associate degree requirements.Except in cases of a prerequisite requirement, it is not required to take courses in exactly this sequence; they are recommended in this order to facilitate success.
Recommended Plan of Study
*First Semester (Fall) units
AGRI 100, Fruit and Nut Production...
Established more than 60 years ago, the Horticulture Program at College of San Mateo (CSM) is well-equipped with spacious work and lecture rooms, as well as a 6,000 square-foot greenhouse, a shade house and assorted power equipment for hands-on learning.
Floristry was added to CSM‘s Horticulture Program in the mid-1970s, bringing an artistic and practical dimension to the curriculum. The Floristry Program has prospered for 30 years, continually adding...
Career Opportunities: The Environmental Horticulture major provides excellent preparation for immediate employment in landscape construction and design, greenhouse nursery production, park/golf course management, garden maintenance, interior plantscaping, and pest control.
Transfer: Many higher paying career opportunities in Environmental Horticulture require a B.S. or advanced degree. Students can fulfill lower division General Education and major...
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