2014-2015 Catalog 
    
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2014-2015 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Horticulture Floral Design/Interior Plantscape Management Option, A.A.S.


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Program Code: AG310

Graduates of JJC’s Floral Design/Interior Plantscaping program have experience and skills in basic western, party and event work, as well as care and handling of fresh-cut materials. Students gain a working knowledge of care and maintenance of a variety of tropical plants used in the interior plantscaping industry. Jobs exist in retail floral shops, grocery store chains, as well as in wholesale floral supply operations. Students can also work in the interior plantscaping world as plant technicians and designers. Installing holiday designs and maintaining indoor plantings are part of this occupation. Many students go on to start their own businesses. Some start traditional retail businesses and others offer design services from a studio location. Jobs also exist in the freelance world of floral design. Students will complete 19 weeks of internship training at a floral or interior plantscaping job site as part of their program of study.

Opportunities are good for individuals who want to apply their skills and educational background in careers in the floral design or plantscaping industries. Entry-level jobs in sales, design, and plant care could lead to advancement as head designer, shop manager, supervisor of technicians, buyer and plant specialists as well as owning your own business. The key to employment in the floral design or plantscaping industries, in addition to having the required skills, is to be a service- and people-oriented person. You must enjoy helping and working with other people.

The program is accredited through the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD). The college maintains memberships with the Illinois State Floral Association (ISFA), and the Michigan Floral Association (MFA). These affiliations provide excellent educational opportunities for our students.

 

 

General Education Requirements: 15 Semester Hours


Select courses from the following groups:

Group I: Communications  - Must take either ENG 101 or ENG 130. (3 credit hours)

Group II: Social and Behavioral Sciences  - 3 credit hours required

Group III: Humanities and Fine Arts  - No specific minimum credit hours required.  This category is optional for AAS degrees.

Group IV: Math/Sciences  - 3 credit hours required

Group V: Career Enhancement  - No specific minimum credit hours required.  This category is optional for AAS degrees.

 

Total Required Hours: 68 Semester Hours


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