Horticulture AAS

Grow your career in the diverse field of horticulture. In MCC’s Horticulture program, you’ll learn the essentials of plant and soil science, plant materials and production, fruit and vegetable production, and pest and disease management.

Through hands-on experience in our greenhouse facility and student farm, you’ll come away with a solid knowledge of landscape maintenance, landscape tools and equipment, sustainable practices, and the basic business principles needed to excel in a wide range of positions.

Opportunities in the field of horticulture are vast, so you can focus on the areas you’re most passionate about. Start with stackable certificates in horticulture basics or horticulture and build to your AAS degree. A separate certificate in floral design is also available.

Contact (815) 455-8750 with specific questions about this program.

(in-district) Total Amount: $8,822.25

Credit Hours to Complete: 61

Weeks to Complete: 80

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Sample Semester 1 - Fall 14 Credit Hours

COURSE LIST Course Ids: HRT-150#3 hrs,ENG-151 | ENG-152 | ENG 105#3 hrs,HRT-103#4 hrs,Select a Math or Physical or Life Science Course#3 hrs,MCC-101#1 hr

Sample Semester 2 - Spring 16 Credit Hours

COURSE LIST Course Ids: HRT-100#3 hrs,HRT-105#3 hrs,SPE-151#3 hrs,Select a General Elective#3 hrs,Select an Arts or Humanities or Social and Behavioral Sciences Course#3 hrs

Sample Semester 3 - Summer 3 Credit Hours

COURSE LIST Course Ids: Select a Program Elective#3 hrs

Sample Semester 4 - Fall 15 Credit Hours

COURSE LIST Course Ids: HRT-130#3 hrs,Select a General Elective Course#3 hrs,Select a General Elective Course#3 hrs,Select a Program Elective#3 hrs,Select a Program Elective#3 hrs

Sample Semester 5 - Spring 13 Credit Hours

COURSE LIST Course Ids: HRT-231#3 hrs,Select a Program Elective#3 hrs,Select a Program Elective#3 hrs,Select a General Elective Course#4 hrs

Career Outlook

Related Programs

Horticulture Certificate Learn the essentials of plant production, disease and insect diagnostics, landscape management, plant biology, and sustainable practices.
Horticulture Basics Certificate Start your career in horticulture here!
Floral Design Certificate Learn the principles of floral design necessary for preparing floral pieces for all occasions.
AAS in Entrepreneurial Agriculture Combine business and horticulture training with hands-on experience growing food crops.
Entrepreneurial Agriculture Business and Marketing Certificate This certificate is intended for students who have fruit and vegetable production experience but are looking to hone their business and marketing skills.
Entrepreneurial Agriculture Production Certificate If you've owned your own business or you have strong marketing skills, and you'd like to learn the how-to of food production in this region, then earning this certificate is the perfect next step.

What you need to know about getting your Horticulture AAS (CIP 1.0601)

Total Horticulture AAS Costs
Cost	in-district	out-of-district	out-of-state	international
Tuition	$7,411.5	$20,078.15	$28,226.53	$28,226.53
Additional Costs	$1,410.75	$1,410.75	$1,410.75	$1,410.75
Program Total	$8,822.25	$21,488.9	$29,637.28	$29,637.28

What makes MCC's Horticulture AAS program better than or distinct from similar programs at other institutions?

MCC's smaller classes offer you more individualized attention.

What job opportunities are available to someone with a Horticulture AAS?

Landscape Laborer
Landscape Maintenance Supervisor
Plant Propagator
Garden Center Manager
Farm Manager
Landscape Designer
Floral Designer

How will MCC's Horticulture AAS program prepare me for my career or connect me to opportunities?

MCC's horticulture program is closely linked to the local horticulture industry:

Local employers offer internships in all areas of the field.
Former MCC students have been hired by the local landscape and design companies, crop producers, and golf courses.
MCC's adjunct instructors work in the field and are up-to-date with the latest trends of the industry.

What have graduates gone on to do?

Farm manager of local educational sustainable agriculture farm
Farm manager of a local cut flower farm
Plant propagator of a major horticultural seed company in NE Illinois
Grounds worker for Chicago area suburban park district
Owner of a flower shop
Working on a B.S. Degree in Horticulture at a four-year institution

Outside of the Classroom

Expand your professional network with field trips to local businesses and conferences.
Ask about internship opportunities.
Take part in annual MCC events related to horticulture like Gardenfest and Gardenwalk.

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Semesters to complete assumes students are taking a full-time credit load of 12 credits per semester (the minimum required for federal financial aid).

Proportion of students completing in normal time is the percentage of completers who earned the credential within the specified time of their first enrollment at the College.

Students attending part-time or changing their program of study are two common reasons why they may not complete in "normal" time.

Tuition and fees are set by the Board of Trustees. Prices for books and supplies are subject to change.

See additional information about international student costs.