Horticulture AAS
Looking for a career that can grow with you? Opportunities in the field of horticulture are vast and you can focus on the areas that you're most passionate about.
In MCC’s Horticulture program, you’ll learn the essentials of hydroponics and aquaponics, floral and landscape design, plant biology, and sustainable practices. Through extensive practice in our hands-on greenhouse and floral design studio, you'll come away with a solid knowledge of plant production and maintenance, ready for positions in flower shops, greenhouses, garden centers, farms, golf courses, parks, nurseries, turf, and landscape businesses, interiorscape maintenance companies, and the seed and supply industry.
Horticulture students can choose electives in floral design, greenhouse, landscape, and urban agriculture. Stackable certificates in floral design, garden management, entrepreneurial agriculture production, and entrepreneurial agriculture business and marketing are also available.
Contact (815) 455-8732 with specific questions about this program.
(in-district) Total Amount: $9,293
Credit Hours to Complete: 60
Weeks to Complete: 64
Sample Semester 1 - Fall 14 Credit Hours
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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
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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