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Environmental Horticulture, Diploma

Program Description
The Environmental Horticulture program shall introduce students to the many career choices in the horticulture fields. The course studies of each specialization will prepare students to face both the needs and challenges of future employment. The student will be introduced to all phases of the industry from greenhouse operations, landscape maintenance, plant identification, equipment safety and maintenance, landscape design, customer relations and others. Graduates of the program will receive a diploma qualifying them as a horticulturist.

Length of Program
Five quarters

Entrance Date
Students are accepted quarterly.

Entrance Requirements
OTC Placement Exam

Age
16 years of age or older

Education
High School Diploma or GED

Advisor
An advisor should be consulted prior to enrolling in any course. A program advisor will be assigned by admissions.

Salary Range
Salary Range $14,000 to $30,000 annually

Job Market
The job market in the southeast U.S. remains strong for horticulture and all allied fields. There are approximately 14 per cent more jobs than trained employees to fill them. (2004)

Personal Traits Required
Individuals interested in green industry careers should enjoy working outdoors. Jobs also require some physical activities and working well with others. Horticulture careers do offer a tremendous amount of job satisfaction and personal fulfillment.


Curriculum

SUGGESTED SERIES OF COURSES, STUDENT ENTERING FALL QUARTER.

Course
Title
Credit Hours
 
1st Quarter
EHO 100   Horticulture Science  
5
EHO 101   Woody Ornamental Plan Identification  
6
ENG 100   English  
5
 
2nd Quarter
EHO 102   Herbaceous Plant Identification  
5
EHO 108   Pest Management  
5
MAT 100   Basic Mathematics
3
       
3rd Quarter (Horticulturist Specialization)
EHO 103   Greenhouse Operations  
3
EHO 104   Horticulture Construction  
3
EHO 105   Nursery Production  
4
XXX xxx   Elective(s)  
5
       
4th Quarter (Horticulturist Specialization)
EHO 106   Landscape Design  
5
EHO 107   Landscape Installation  
3
EHO 112   Landscape Management  
5
EHO 114   Garden Center Management  
3
    Total Hours Required  
76
       
3rd Quarter (Landscape Management Specialization)
EHO 104   Horticulture Construction  
3
EHO 106   Landscape Design  
5
EHO 107   Landscape Installation  
3
XXX xxx   Electives  
5
   
4th Quarter (Landscape Management Specialization)
EHO 112   Landscape Management  
5
EHO 131   Irrigation  
5
EHO 133   Turfgrass Management  
5
   
5th Quarter (Landscape Management Specialization)
EHO 115   Environmental Horticulture Internship  
3
SCT 100   Introduction to Microcomputers  
3
EMP 100   Interpersonal Relations/Professional Development  
3
XXX xxx   Electives  
7
    Total Hours Required  
76

 

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