College Catalog Programs of Study 2013-2014

HORTICULTURE TECHNOLOGY
Landscape Design Specialization

 

Associate of Applied Science Degree

Offered through LO

Purpose: This program is designed to prepare the student for full-time employment within the field of landscape design as well as assisting those who are presently working and who wish to further their knowledge and upgrade their skills.

Graduates of this degree are prepared to work in the field of landscape design, in nurseries and garden centers, and as institutional horticultural staff. Students in this degree have the opportunity to gain career-related work experience through a Coordinated Internship, Cooperative Education, or Special Studio Project in the area of design.
Two Years Credits
1st Semester
1CST Elective 3
ENG 111 3
HRT 160 1
3SDV 100 3
2HRT Elective 3
HRT 120 2
HRT 246 3-4
Total   17-18
3rd Semester
BUS 165  
HRT 231 3
HRT 251 3
Total   18
4th Semester
HRT 232 3
HRT 250 3
HRT 275 Landscape Construction and Maintenance 3
HRT 290 Coordinated Internship or 2
  HRT  297  Cooperative Education/Special Studio Project  
  HRT  298  Seminar and Project  
Total   16
Total credits for the Landscape Design Specialization=67-68

1 The CST elective may be selected from the following: CST 100, 110, 115, 126, 227 or 229.

2 May be met by any horticulture class other than a required horticulture class.

3 May substitute the SDV 101 Orientation section related to this program.

4 See humanities/fine arts courses listed under General Education Electives. A 200-level Spanish course is strongly recommended.

5 BIO 101, CHM 111, ENV 121, GOL 105, GOL 225, NAS 125 or other course approved by the academic advisor.

6 See social/behavioral sciences courses listed under General Education Electives.

The following HRT courses have prerequisites (listed in parentheses):
HRT 205 (HRT 125)
HRT 232 (HRT 231)
HRT 251 (HRT 231 is a pre- or co-requisite; HRT 230 is strongly recommended)
HRT 252 (HRT 231 & HRT 251; HRT 232 is a pre- or co-requisite)
HRT 250 (HRT 245 OR HRT 201)