The Environmental Horticulture program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in environmental horticulture. The program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and technical knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to retrain or upgrade present knowledge and skills.
* Students must select one of the following specializations:
- General Horticulture Specialization - 8GH3
- Floral Management Specialization - 8L13
- Landscape Specialization - 8FM3
Entrance Requirements
- Submit a completed application;
- High School diploma or equivalent required for Graduation: Yes
- Age Requirement: 16
- Submit official high school/high school equivalent transcripts, if applicable;
- Submit official college transcripts, if applicable;
- Satisfy Placement Testing requirements.
Area I - Language Arts/Communications — 3 Hours
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Title
Credits
Minimum Area I - Language Arts/Communications Credit Hours
3
Area II - Social/Behavioral Sciences — 3 Hours
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Credits
Minimum Area II - Social/Behavioral Sciences Credit Hours
3
Area III - Natural Sciences/Mathematics — 3 Hours
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Title
Credits
Minimum Area III - Natural Sciences/Mathematics Credit Hours
3
Area IV - Humanities — 3 Hours
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Credits
Humanities/Fine Arts — Hours
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Credits
Minimum Area IV - Humanities Credit Hours
3
Occupational Courses — 21 Hours
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Title
Credits
Specific Occupational-Guided Electives (3 credits)
+
3
Specific Occupational-Guided Electives (3 credits)
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3
Minimum Occupational Courses Credit Hours
21
General Horticulture Specilization - 8GH3 — 24 Hours
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Title
Credits
Minimum General Horticulture Specilization - 8GH3 Credit Hours
24
Floral Management Specialization - 8FM3 — 24 Hours
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Title
Credits
Specific Occupational-Guided Electives (3 credits)
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3
Specific Occupational-Guided Electives (3 credits)
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3
Specific Occupational-Guided Electives (3 credits)
+
3
Minimum Floral Management Specialization - 8FM3 Credit Hours
24
Landscape Specialization - 8L13 — 24 Hours
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Title
Credits
HORT Elective (4hrs)
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4
Minimum Landscape Specialization - 8L13 Credit Hours
24
Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation
60