Horticulture & Landscape Technologies Associate of Applied Science

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Program Description

This program is designed for students wanting to complete a two-year AAS Degree in Horticulture & Landscape Technologies and enter the workforce. Students explore a vast array of horticulture and landscape skills, techniques and concepts. This AAS degree prepares the student for a wide range of careers in landscape contracting, ornamental horticulture, and urban farming. For this degree, students complete the core program, either a Floral Design or Horticulture certificate, and select an area of specialization from the following:

- Landscape Contracting
- Landscape Design
- Landscape Maintenance
- Nursery Greenhouse and Garden Center Management
- Turfgrass Management
- Urban Agriculture Management

Our courses are designed to meet the standards of the leading international industry association, Professional Landcare Network (PLANET).

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First Semester

Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.

GEN EDU	Any Computer Elective Course:__________	3
MATH	MAT 107 or higher, MAT 108, or MAT 121	3-4
GEN EDU	BIO 105, BIO 111, BIO 221, or CHE 101 or higher	4-5
ELECTIVE	FLD 100 or HLT 101	3-4
ELECTIVE	Any HLT Prefix or Elective Course:__________	2
Total Credit Hours:		15-18

Semester Note: FLD 100 is offered only in the Fall at LC. FLD 100 is not offered at WC. This program requires students to complete two computer courses (6 credits total).

Second Semester

GEN EDU	ENG 121/122, ENG 131/132, or COM 115/125	3
GEN EDU	ECO 201 or ECO 202	3
ELECTIVE	FLD 200 and HLT 226 or HLT 240	4-5
ELECTIVE	FLD 289 or HLT _____	2-4
GEN EDU	SPA 101 or higher	3
Total Credit Hours:		15-18

Semester Note: Upon completion of HLT 101, MAT 107 or higher, HLT 240, and 7 credits of HLT or FLD courses, you should apply for the Horticulture Certificate.

Upon completion of HLT 150 and HLT 151, you should apply for the Irrigation Technician Certificate.

Third Semester

GEN EDU	BUS 102 or MAN 216	3
ELECTIVE	Any HLT Prefix or Elective Course:__________	2
ELECTIVE	Any HLT Prefix or Elective Course:__________	3
ELECTIVE	Any HLT Prefix or Elective Course:__________	3
ELECTIVE	Any HLT Prefix or Elective Course:__________	4
Total Credit Hours:		15

Semester Note: Upon completion of FLD 100, MAT 107 or higher, HLT 223 or HLT 226, FLD 200, FLD 289, and HLT 280 or HLT 287, you should apply for the Floral Design Certificate.

Upon completion of HLT 130, HLT 132, CAD 101 or CAD 115, HLT 230, HLT 280 or HLT 287, and HLT 232, you should apply for the Landscape Design Certificate.

Upon completion of HLT 210, HLT 150 or HLT 202, HLT 223, HLT 151 or HLT 208, HLT 280 or HLT 287, and 3 credits of elective (select one course from HLT 211, HLT 221, or HLT 222), you should apply for the Landscape Maintenance Technician Certificate.

Upon completion of HLT 160 or HLT 165, HLT 280 or HLT 287, HLT 202 or HLT 260, and take 2-4 credits of electives (select two courses from HLT 221, HLT 222, HLT 223, HLT 224, or HLT 226), you should apply for the Nursery, Greenhouse and Garden Center Management Certificate.

Fourth Semester

GEN EDU	Any Computer Elective Course:__________	3
ELECTIVE	Any HLT Prefix or Elective Course:__________	4
ELECTIVE	Any HLT Prefix or Elective Course:__________	4
ELECTIVE	Any HLT Prefix or Elective Course:__________	4
Total Credit Hours:		15

Semester Note: Semester elective credits may vary depending on semester completions. You should have a minimum of 60 credits and not exceed 62 credits. You may want to check with your advisor to monitor your completion progress.

Total Credit Hours: 60-62

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