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Occupational/Technical Programs |
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Management - Specialization in Hospitality and Tourism |
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Networking A+ |
Dental Hygiene |
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Horticulture Technology - Specialization in Turfgrass Management |
Supervision and Management |
Emergency Medical Services Technology |
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Web Design |
Health Sciences |
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Accounting |
Medical Laboratory Technology |
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Accounting and Information Systems Technology |
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration |
Nursing |
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Administrative Support Technology |
Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, and Heating |
Nursing - LPN to RN Bridge |
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Administrative Support Technology – Specialization in Legal Assisting |
Computer and Electronics Technology |
Physical Therapist Assistant |
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Administration Support Technology – Specialization in Medical Office Specialist |
Computer Numerical Control Machining |
Radiography |
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Clerical Studies |
Electricity |
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Health Information Technology |
Electro-Mechanical Maintenance |
Early Childhood Teaching Assistant |
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Hospitality and Tourism |
General Engineering Technology |
Human Services |
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Information Systems Technology |
General Engineering Technology - Specialization in Computer Aided Drafting & Design Technology |
Human Services Advocate |
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Information Systems Technology - Specialization in Networking |
Machinist |
Human Services - Specialization in Early
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Management |
Technical Studies |
Police Science |
Associate of Applied Science
Program Coordinator: Joel Keebler, OTC 1108C, Ext. 2442
Length: Four semesters (two years)
Purpose: The Horticulture Industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the VHCC service region. The Horticulture program is designed to prepare students for employment in the horticulture industry or a related field and to provide training for those who are currently working in the field and wish to improve their knowledge and skills. Students will not only develop skills in plant production, but also interpersonal and business management skills.
Occupational Objectives: Graduates of the program are prepared for managerial/supervisory level positions in areas that include landscape design and installation, grounds maintenance, turfgrass maintenance, floral designer, greenhouse and nursery management, garden center operation, and sales and marketing and related industries.
Admissions Requirements: In addition to the admission requirements established for the college, entry into the Associate of Applied Science Degree curriculum in Horticulture Technology requires proficiency in high school English and mathematics. Students who are not proficient in English and mathematics will be required to correct their deficiencies in developmental courses.
Program Requirements: The curriculum is designed to integrate courses in nursery management, greenhouse management, turf management and related areas, general education, and electives. Students are advised to follow the curriculum as outlined in the College catalog and consult with their faculty advisor or counselor in planning their programs and selecting electives. Courses within this curriculum may be applied to a four-year program at the discretion of the admitting institution. Students planning to transfer should explore opportunities with their faculty advisor or counselor.
Upon satisfactory completion of the four-semester curriculum, the student will be awarded an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Horticulture Technology.
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Horticulture Technology |
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First Semester (Fall) |
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Course Number |
Course Title |
Lec. Hrs. |
Lab Hrs. |
Crs. |
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ENG 111 |
College Composition I |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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HRT 127 |
Horticultural Botany |
2 |
2 |
3 |
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MTH 103 |
Applied Technical Math I |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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EEE |
1 Humanities Elective |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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HRT 100 |
Intro. to Horticulture |
2 |
2 |
3 |
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SDV 101 |
Orientation to College Success |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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PED |
2 Physical Education |
0 |
2-3 |
1 |
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Total |
14 |
7-8 |
17 |
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Second Semester (Spring) |
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BUS 165 |
Small Business Management |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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MTH 104 |
Applied Technical Math II |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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HRT 205 |
Soils |
2 |
2 |
3 |
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HRT 227 |
Professional Landscape Management |
2 |
2 |
3 |
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EEE |
3 Social Science Elective |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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IST |
4 Fundamental IST Skills, ITE 100 or 115 |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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Total |
16 |
4 |
18 |
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Third Semester (Fall) |
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SPD 110 |
Intro. to Speech Communications |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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HRT 115 |
Plant Propagation |
2 |
2 |
3 |
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HRT 275 |
Landscape Construction & Maintenance |
2 |
2 |
3 |
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SPA 160 |
Spanish for the Green Industry I |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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HRT |
120, 197, 237, 259, or 269 |
2 |
2-3 |
3 |
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PED |
2 Physical Education |
0 |
2-3 |
1 |
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Total |
12 |
8-10 |
16 |
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Fourth Semester (Spring) |
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HRT |
134 or 202 |
0-2 |
2-3 |
3 |
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EEE |
3 Social Science Elective |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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HRT 207 |
Plant Pest Management |
2 |
2 |
3 |
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HRT |
226, 233, 247, 260, or 297 |
2 |
2 |
3 |
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HRT 201/202 |
Landscape Plants I or II |
2 |
2 |
3 |
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Total |
9-11 |
8-9 |
15 |
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Total Minimum Credits for AAS Degree.........................................................66 |
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1. Students must take 3 credits of Humanities/Fine Arts. Recommended humanities courses include ART 201, 202; MUS 121, 122; REL 200, 210, 230; SPD 130, 151, 152; PHI 101; foreign language and literature.
2. Students may substitute any HLT (Health) course for physical education requirement. Transfer students should note that four-year institutions might require a PED activity course in the general education core.
3. Students must take 6 credits of social sciences. Recommended social science courses include ECO 201-202; GEO 210; HIS 101-102; HIS 121-122; PLS 135, 211-212; PSY 200; SOC 200.
4. Keyboarding skills highly recommended.
Horticulture Technology - Specialization in Turfgrass Management
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Program Coordinator: Joel Keebler, OTC 1108C, Ext. 2442
Length: Four semesters (two years)
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First Semester (Fall) |
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Course Number |
Course Title |
Lec. Hrs. |
Lab Hrs. |
Crs. |
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ENG 111 |
College Composition I |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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HRT 127 |
Horticultural Botany |
2 |
2 |
3 |
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MTH 103 |
Applied Technical Math I |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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EEE |
1 Humanities |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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HRT 100 |
Introduction to Horticulture |
2 |
2 |
3 |
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SDV 101 |
Orientation to College Success |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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PED |
4 Physical Education |
0 |
2-3 |
1 |
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Total |
14 |
7-8 |
17 |
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Second Semester (Spring) |
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BUS 165 |
Small Business Management |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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HRT 227 |
Professional Landscape Management |
2 |
2 |
3 |
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MTH 104 |
Applied Technical Math II |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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EEE |
2 Social Science Elective |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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HRT 119 or 237 |
Irrigation Systems for Turf and Ornamentals or Construction of Golf Courses and Athletic Fields |
2 |
2 |
3 |
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IST |
3 Fundamental IST Skills, ITE 100 or 115 |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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Total |
16 |
4 |
18 |
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Third Semester (Fall) |
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SPD 110 |
Intro. to Speech Communications |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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HRT 201/202 |
Landscape Plants I or II |
2 |
2 |
3 |
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HRT 275 |
Landscape Construction and Maintenance |
2 |
2 |
3 |
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SPA 160 |
Spanish for the Green Industry I |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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PED |
4 Physical Education |
0 |
2-3 |
1 |
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HRT 269 |
Professional Turf Care |
2 |
2 |
3 |
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Total |
12 |
8-9 |
16 |
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Fourth Semester (Spring) |
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HRT 207 |
Plant Pest Management |
2 |
2 |
3 |
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HRT 197/297 |
Co-op |
0 |
15 |
3 |
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HRT 119 or 237 |
Irrigation Systems for Turf and Ornamentals or Construction of Golf Courses and Athletic Fields |
2 |
2 |
3 |
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HRT 205 |
Soils |
2 |
2 |
3 |
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EEE |
2 Social Science Elective |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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Total |
9 |
21 |
15 |
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Total Minimum Credits for the AAS Degree............................66 |
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1. Students must take 3 credits of Humanities/Fine Arts. Recommended humanities courses include ART 201, 202; MUS 121, 122; REL 200, 210, 230; SPD 130, 151, 152; PHI 101; foreign language and literature.
2. Students must take 6 credits of social sciences. Recommended social science courses include ECO 201, 202; GEO 210, 220; HIS 101, 102; HIS 121, 122; PLS 135, 211, 212; PSY 200; SOC 200.
3. Keyboarding skills highly recommended.
4. Students may substitute any HLT (Health) course for physical education requirement. Transfer students should note that four-year institutions might require a PED activity course in the general education core.