Horticulture Technology, AAS (AAS.HORTT)

Associate in Applied Science in Horticulture Technology

65-66 Credit Hours

This degree prepares students for careers in landscape design and construction, turf supervision, horticultural sales, nursery plant production, and landscape maintenance. Classes are taught in the Horticulture Technology building, the greenhouse, and the horticulture gardens. Some courses will transfer to Clemson University’s horticulture program. Contact your advisor for advising and scheduling assistance.

General Education Core Requirements

ENG 101 - English Composition I Credit: 3
REQ HUM Select from
Humanities
Credit: 3
REQ SSC Select from
Behavioral/Social Sciences
Credit: 3
REQ MAT Select from
Mathematics/Natural Sciences
Credit: 3
REQ GEN Select from
General Education
(SPC 209 Recommended) Credit: 3

Total: 15

Major Requirements

HRT 106 - Ornamentals Credit: 2
HRT 107 - Woody Ornamentals Credit: 2
HRT 110 - Plant Form and Function Credit: 4
HRT 121 - Commercial Irrigation Credit: 3
HRT 125 - Soils Credit: 4
HRT 139 - Plant Propagation Credit: 3
HRT 144 - Plant Pests Credit: 3
HRT 171 - Landscape Business Techniques Credit: 3
HRT 212 - Commercial Landscape Design Credit: 3
Students may substitute SPC 205 or SPC 209 for HRT 212 with departmental approval.
HRT 240 - Pesticides Credit: 4

Total: 31

Electives

Select a minimum of 19 semester hours from the following.

AGR 201 - Introduction to Sustainable Agriculture Credit: 3
HRT 101 - Introduction to Horticulture Credit: 3
HRT 102 - Landscape Design Credit: 4
HRT 108 - Annuals and Perennials Credit: 2
HRT 130 - Greenhouse Production Credit: 3
HRT 132 - Nursery Operations Credit: 3
HRT 150 - Arboriculture I Credit: 3
HRT 153 - Landscape Construction Credit: 3
HRT 169 - Sustainability in Horticulture Credit: 3
HRT 241 - Turf Management Credit: 3
HRT 254 - Landscape Maintenance Credit: 2
HRT 269 - Edible Landscaping Credit: 3

Total: 19-22

Admission Requirements

Admission into this program requires proof of high school graduation (or GED) and qualifying scores on SAT, ACT or the TTC placement test.