Program Description
The Environmental Horticulture program combines classroom instruction with practical experience to prepare students for employment as horticulturists and floral designers. Students will be prepared for careers in greenhouse management, grounds maintenance, landscape and design installation.

Instruction is provided in propagation of trees, shrubs and houseplants. Students will also receive practical experience in soil preparation, insect and disease identification, and control. Related classes in marketing and business management are offered to ensure a well-rounded horticulturist upon graduation.

This is an exciting and fun program for those who enjoy working outside with plants.

Program graduates receive a diploma.

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Program Requirements
Applicants must meet general admissions requirements, and must also:

1. Present official documentation of an earned high school diploma, GED, or college degree. Applicants who do not possess a high school diploma or GED must pass an Ability to Benefit Test.
2. Present acceptable COMPASS/ASSET scores taken within the last five years, or SAT, ACT or CPE scores taken within the last seven years.

Curriculum
Credits required for graduation: 80

	Core Courses		Credit Hours
	EMP 153 Student Success		2
	EMP 100 Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development		3
	ENG 101 English		5
	MAT 101 General Mathematics		5

	Occupational Courses		Credit Hours
	SCT 100 Introduction to Microcomputers		3
	EHO 100 Horticulture Science		5
	EHO 101 Woody Ornamental Plant Identification		6
	EHO 102 Herbaceous Plant Identification		5
	EHO 103 Greenhouse Operations		3
	EHO 104 Horticulture Construction		3
	EHO 105 Nursery Production		4
	EHO 106 Landscape Design		5
	EHO 107 Landscape Installation		3
	EHO 108 Pest Management		5
	EHO 112 Landscape Management		5
	EHO 114 Garden Center Management		3
	EHO 115 Environmental Horticulture Internship		3
	XXX Electives		12

	Suggested Electives		Credit Hours
	EHO 125 Plant Propagation		5
	EHO 131 Irrigation		5
	EHO 133 Turf Management		5
	EHO 151 Floriculture		5
	EHO 159 Professional Organization Certification Review		5
	EHO 162 Greenhouse Operations		6
	EHO 172 Floral Design		4
	EHO 173 Floral Design II		5
	EHO 175 Interiorscaping		5