Horticulture and Landscape Technologies - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Students contemplating the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree are encouraged (but not required) to complete the HLT General Education Core before starting coursework with an HLT prefix. Those who have completed the General Education Requirements or who wish to begin taking courses with an HLT prefix are encouraged to select a certificate program that interests them and complete its required coursework first as this allows the student to enter the workforce before completing the AAS degree.
To earn the Associate of Applied Science degree students complete:
- The 22 credit HLT AAS General Education Core, and
- The 18-credit Floral Design or Horticulture certificate, and
- 20-credits of Approved Electives, 10 of which must have an HLT or an FLD prefix (see Certificate and Elective Credits section of AAS Requirements).
While completing these 20 credits of electives we recommend the student consider pursuing one of the following 18-credit Specialty Certificates as a concentration:
This program also offers a 6-credit Irrigation Technician Certificate that prepares student for entry level employment doing sprinkler repair. This certificate is not financially aid eligible.
Requirements
To graduate from this program the student must complete all degree coursework with a "C" or better. Assessment testing is required of all students. Students placing into CCR 093 or above and MAT 050 or above may begin this program of study. Students scoring below these levels should consult with a Program Director before registering for courses in this program of study.
General Education Requirements
Arts and Humanities (3 credits):
| SPA 101 | Conversational Spanish I | 3 |
| | or higher | |
Communication (3 credits):
Natural and Physical Sciences (4 credits):
| BIO 105 | Science of Biology with Lab | 4 |
| BIO 221 | Botany with Lab | 5 |
| | or | |
| CHE 101 | Introduction to Chemistry I with Lab | 5 |
| | or higher | |
Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 credits):
| ECO 201 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| | or | |
| ECO 202 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
Business Management (3 credits):
| BUS 102 | Entrepreneurial Operations | 3 |
| | or | |
| MAN 216 | Small Business Management | 3 |
Computer Technology (6 credits):
Complete two of the following courses
NOTE: Landscape Design Certificate students must complete CAD 101 and two additional courses (6 credits) of computer technology courses to earn the AAS degree.
| CAD 101 | Computer-Aided Drafting I | 3 |
| CAD 102 | Computer-Aided Drafting II | 3 |
| CAD 115 | Sketchup | 3 |
| CAD 202 | Computer-Aided Drafting/3D | 3 |
| CAD 216 | Advanced Sketchup | 3 |
| CIS 118 | Introduction to PC Applications | 3 |
| CIS 128 | Operating System: Using Microsoft Windows | 3 |
| CIS 135 | Complete PC Word Processing: Word | 3 |
| CIS 145 | Complete PC Database: ACCESS | 3 |
| CIS 155 | PC Spreadsheet Concepts: Excel | 3 |
| CWB 110 | Complete Web Authoring | 3 |
| GIS 101 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| GIS 110 | Introduction to Cartography | 3 |
| MGD 111 | Adobe Photoshop I | 3 |
| | or | |
| MGD 112 | Adobe Illustrator I | 3 |
Certificate AND Elective Courses (38 credits):
Complete the Horticulture (18 credits) OR Floral Design (18 credits) Certificate AND 20 credits of approved electives.
- 10 or more of these elective credits MUST HAVE an HLT or FLD prefix and may include the completion of an additional 17 or 18 credit HLT Specialized Certificate.
- Up to 10 credits of elective coursework MAY COME from the following list of courses. These courses must be in addition to courses the student has taken to fulfill their Arts and Humanities, Communications, Natural and Physical Sciences, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Business Management or Computer Technology requirements.
Total Credit Hours: 60
Learn more about gainful employment