Associate in Applied Science Degree. The diversified training required for employment in nursery, landscape or turf oper
THIS IS A CAREER DEGREE. IT IS NOT DESIGNED TO TRANSFER TO A FOUR YEAR UNIVERSITY.
Danville Area Community College 2017-2018
Environmental Horticulture Associate in Applied Science Degree The diversified training required for employment in nursery, landscape or turf 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 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. First time degree seeking students must complete INST101, Success in College, as a requirement for graduation. REQUIRED COURSES
HOURS
First Semester * HORT 101 Intro. to Horticulture Science HORT 189 Turfgrass and Ground Cover Management HORT 284 Woody Plant Identification SUST 100 Principles of Sustainability * ENGL 121 Communication Skills Total Second Semester HORT 192 Tree & Shrub Maintenance HORT 191 Pest Control Maintenance HORT 202 MATT 104 Business Math * SPCH 101 Oral Communication
F,S,I,SU
GRADE
3 3 3 3 3 15
Total
3 3 3 3 3 15
Total
3 3
Total
3 4 3 3 1 14
Total
3 3 3 3 3 15
Total Hours
62
Summer Horticulture Elective (see list) Third Semester HORT 280 Principles of Irrigation and Water Conservation HORT 282 Outdoor Landscape Construction HORT 290 Internship HORT 150 Green Facilities Management INFO 245 Employment Seminar Fourth Semester HORT 200 Local Foods HORT 265 Sustainable Marketing and Management HORT 176 Landscape and Horticulture Therapy Design * Social Science Elective * Humanities Elective