EH13 Horticulture, Associate of Applied Science Degree
Offered at the Griffin Campus
| Program Entrance Term: |
Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Minimum Length of Program: |
6 terms |
| Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation: |
60 |
Program Description
The Environmental Horticulture program offers a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for a wide range of career opportunities in the green industry including landscape design and installation, floral design, grounds management, lawn care, nursery and greenhouse operations, pest management, and irrigation. The curriculum provides dynamic hands-on training, which introduces, develops, and reinforces academic and technical knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The Environmental Horticulture program is an excellent pathway to train for a new career or to enhance knowledge and skills for professional advancement. Horticulture represents a segment of agriculture, Georgia’s largest industry.
Admission Requirements
- Submit completed application and application fee
- Be at least 16 years of age
- Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript with test scores and ALL post-secondary transcripts in an official sealed envelope
- Meet assessment requirements
Approximate additional costs other than tuition, fees, and textbooks
| Pruners, personal protection equipment (work boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves) |
$125 |
The following is a suggested path to complete this program in a timely manner. An individual’s path to completion may be different based on institutional and personal factors affecting his/her academic progress.
Note: While all courses are offered, they may vary by term due to seasonal requirements for certain courses. See the program advisor for any questions.
*Completion time: 6 terms (*Schedule assumes full-time enrollment beginning fall term including summer terms in order to complete within a two-year time period. This schedule also assumes no learning support courses.)
Contact Us
Dr. Bethany Harris, Program Coordinator/Instructor
Email: Bethany.Harris@sctech.edu
Phone: (770) 412-5731
Program Courses
First Term
Second Term
Social/Behavioral Sciences—Choose one: (Required)
Third Term
Fourth Term
Choose One: (Required)
| COMP 1000 | Introduction to Computer Literacy | 3 |
| OR | |
| COLL 1500 | Student Success | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Humanities/Fine Arts—Choose one: (Required)
Fifth Term
General Core elective: (Required)
Choose one non-repetitive course from Area I, II, III, or IV (see General Education Core Classes in this catalog)
Natural Sciences/Mathematics—Choose one: (Required)
Sixth Term
Must Complete Minimum of 30 Elective Credits Hours
Horticulture Guided Electives Courses