Environmental Horticulture, A.A.S.

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JJC Program Code: AG035

ICCB Program Code: AGRI 0035

Students pursuing this degree will specialize in production, management and design in the following areas: Floral Design and Interior Plantscaping, Greenhouse Management, Turfgrass Management, Nursery Production and Arboriculture - Urban Forestry. Students take 16 hours general education requirements as required for all AAS degrees. Students will take 32 hours of core required horticulture courses that will give them a well-rounded background in plant science, pest management and sustainability techniques and practices. Students can then tailor their degree by taking 20 hours of courses specific to their field of interest.

Completion Guide

For advisor information and a sample schedule by semester, view our completion guide.

General Education Requirements: 16 Semester Hours

ENG 101 - Rhetoric or ENG 130 - Technical Writing and Communication Students may substitute ENG 102 or ENG 230 for either of the above courses.
Students may substitute ENG 102 or ENG 230 for either of the above courses.
AGRI 126 - Introductory Soils
Select one course from Group II: Social and Behavioral Sciences
Select 6 credit hours from Groups I - V: General Education

Students are encouraged to select a Humanities or Fine Arts course as part of their General Education coursework.

Major Core Requirements: 31 Semester Hours

Students choose 20 credit hours from any recommended course listed below in their area of concentration and/or any course in HORT - selected with Advisor’s approval.

Floral Design and Interior Plantscaping Concentration: Choose 20 Semester Hours

Greenhouse Production and Management Concentration: Choose 20 semester hours

Nursery Production and Management Concentration: Choose 20 semester hours

Turfgrass Production and Management Concentration: Choose 20 semester hours

Urban Forestry Concentration: Choose 20 semester hours

Total Required Hours: 67 Semester Hours

Includes Online Courses

This program includes the option for distance education courses (online and/or hybrid).