Horticulture Technology, AAS (AAS.HORTT)

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Associate in Applied Science in Horticulture Technology

60-62 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.

Part A: General Education Requirements

REQ Communication: ENG 101 - English Composition I Credit: 3
REQ Humanities: Select from
Humanities
Credit: 3
REQ Social Science: Select from
Behavioral/Social Sciences
Credit: 3
REQ Math/Science: Select from
Mathematics/Natural Sciences
Credit: 3
REQ Other: Select from
General Education
(SPC 209 Recommended) Credit: 3

Total: 15

Part B: Major Requirements

HRT 101 - Introduction to Horticulture Credit: 3
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 130 - Greenhouse Production Credit: 3
HRT 139 - Plant Propagation Credit: 3
HRT 144 - Plant Pests Credit: 3
HRT 153 - Landscape Construction Credit: 3
HRT 240 - Pesticides Credit: 4
HRT 269 - Edible Landscaping Credit: 3
Electives - Choose a minimum of eight to ten credits to complete at least sixty credits for the program
AGR 201 - Introduction to Sustainable Agriculture Credit: 3
HRT 102 - Landscape Design Credit: 4
HRT 108 - Annuals and Perennials Credit: 2
HRT 132 - Nursery Operations Credit: 3
HRT 150 - Arboriculture I Credit: 3
HRT 169 - Sustainability in Horticulture Credit: 3
HRT 171 - Landscape Business Techniques Credit: 3
HRT 212 - Commercial Landscape Design Credit: 3
HRT 241 - Turf Management Credit: 3
HRT 254 - Landscape Maintenance Credit: 2

Total: 45-47

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.

Course Sequence

Review the Horticulture Technology, AAS - Course Sequence for a recommended sequence of courses. Please contact your advisor for guidance. A recommended course sequence is a structured plan to help students complete degree requirements efficiently.