Horticulture, Associate in Science

Upon successful completion of the Horticulture AS Degree, the student demonstrates skills, knowledge, and training for employment in the horticulture field with public and private employers. The student demonstrates his or her ability to grow and maintain plants, maintain landscapes, and communicate effectively. A grade of "C" or better is required in each course. Students must meet Associate Degree General Education requirements.

Minimum Units Required: 60

General Education

Complete one of the following general education patterns:

  1. San Joaquin Delta College Associate degree General Education (AA-GE) pattern
  2. California State University General Education (CSU-GE) pattern
  3. Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum - CSU Version (IGETC-C

Courses Within the Major

Complete 27 units within the major, with a grade of "C" or better in each course.

HORT 001

Fundamentals of Horticulture

3

HORT 002

Identification of Fall Plants

3

HORT 003

Identification of Spring Plants

3

HORT 004

History of Garden Design

3

HORT 005

Introduction to Plant Pests and Diseases

3

HORT 010

Greenhouse Production

3

HORT 012

Plant Propagation

3

HORT 020

Landscape Maintenance

3

HORT 023

Landscape Irrigation and Drainage

3

Electives

 

 

Complete elective units as required to meet the 60 unit minimum requirement.

Minimum Units 60

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