AAS in Horticulture Technology

Horticulture technology students study applied plant science, emphasizing plant production, and use. Students are trained in landscaping, nursery and garden center operations, greenhouse management, and horticulture support operations.

Students participate in indoor and outdoor labs, greenhouse and nursery operations, and the establishment and maintenance of ornamental gardens on the College’s campus. Besides, students participate in horticultural work projects and field trips to horticulture sites within the region. Students receive training for the landscaping industry, nursery and garden center operations, greenhouse management, and supporting horticulture supply businesses. Graduates may find employment in nursery operations, landscape management, ground maintenance, landscape installation, parks and forestry services, urban forestry, retail plant sales, garden center management, greenhouse operation, horticulture supply businesses, and similar fields.