The diversified training required for employment in nursery or landscape
operations is provided in this program. Student specialization will be
enhanced by the full-time job training experiences that are included in this
program. This program is an occupational program typically not
designed to transfer. However this program has been articulated
to some senior institutions. Please contact a counselor for
specific details.
Students must complete INST 101, Success in College, as a requirement for graduation.
| REQUIRED COURSES | HOURS |
| First Semester | |
|---|---|
| *HORT 101 Intro. to Horticulture Science |
3
|
| HORT 189 Turfgrass Culture |
3
|
| HORT 284 Woody Plant Identification |
3
|
| CBUS 150 Business Computer Systems |
3
|
| *ENGL 121 Communication Skills |
3
|
| Total |
15
|
| Second Semester | |
| HORT 176 Landscape Principles (pre: HORT 284) |
3
|
| HORT 191 Turf Pest Control (pre: HORT 189) |
3
|
| HORT 205 Landscape Internship |
3
|
| *SPCH 101 Oral Communication |
3
|
| Math Elective |
4
|
| Total |
16
|
| Summer | |
| HORT 255 Landscape Internship |
3
|
| Third Semester | |
| HORT 280 Turf Irrigation |
3
|
| HORT 282 Landscape Design/Construction |
4
|
| HORT 295 Landscape Internship |
3
|
| Humanities Elective |
3
|
| BMGT 114 Principles of Management |
3
|
| Total |
16
|
| Fourth Semester | |
| HORT 187 Horticulture Mechanics |
2
|
| HORT 192 Tree & Shrub Maintenance |
3
|
| INFO 245 Employment Seminar |
1
|
| *Social Science Elective |
3
|
| Agriculture Elective |
3
|
| Total |
12
|
*General Education
Human Relations
requirements.
Designated as a Tech Prep program.
This program is a capstone with SIU.
Enrollment in developmental classes may increase the length of time it takes to complete an
associate degree.