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.
The horticulture option draws on the strengths of both academic and workplace learning providing a professional education in a range of specialty areas relating to managing a greenhouse, field, or nursery operation, as well as identifying and working with ornamentally important plants. Also included are the skills to prepare for the Certified Professional Horticulturist (CPH) exam. This option also provides a solid foundation for those students interested...
Program Description The Landscape Management and Installation Specialization provides a solid foundation in Ornamental Horticulture with further study in construction, irrigation, turf, insects, landscape renovation and business practices. Graduates of this program are prepared to enter a landscape firm or grounds department as a crew supervisor or start their own business. Some have gone on to become superintendents of city and county park and recreation...
Program Description The Nursery/Greenhouse ATA provides students with a solid foundation in Ornamental Horticulture along with special knowledge and skills in
plant production. Completion of the Nursery/Greenhouse degree prepares students for careers in plant propagation, nursery and greenhouse operation, production, and management.
Program Description Professionals in this field use their training to apply innovative revegetation techniques to help restore disturbed and degraded land. They are also trained to use landscaping techniques such as green roof, bioswale, and urban forestry solutions to mitigate the effects of urbanization. Restoration
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