Horticulture A.A.S. Degree
Program Description
For 40+ years CLC has been training students for careers in horticulture. The Horticulture Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree covers a broad spectrum of the horticulture industry. While completing their A.A.S. Degree, students may also complete the Sustainable Local Food Certificate, Sustainable Greenhouse Diploma, or Sustainable Landscaping Diploma. One of the best things about horticulture is the number of different specialties and career opportunities available. This variety allows people with different backgrounds, skills and interests to find satisfying careers. Students appreciate the hands-on instruction and practice they receive; planting and caring for plants in the greenhouse; being able to identify and design with the many annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees; and participating in many other activities connected with plants.
Program Outcomes
By completing this program, students will achieve the following learning outcomes:
• Identify regional and Minnesota plants by common name, genus and species;
• Propagate, grow, and maintain plants in horticultural production systems;
• Identify and prescribe sustainable options in horticulture which benefit the environment while maintaining productivity and economic viability;
• Design, construct and install plants for landscape projects;
• Apply effective communication and interpersonal skills with co-workers, supervisors, suppliers and customers.
Career Opportunities
An Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Horticulture is the gateway to a wide variety of careers in the ever-growing horticulture industry. Employment opportunities can be found in greenhouse production, landscaping, floral design and sales, as well as horticulture therapy, interior plantscaping, plant and flower brokering, and freelance design. Careers available are largely dependent on your goals.
Transfer Opportunities
Articulation agreements are currently in place with the University of Minnesota. You may attend your first two years of college at Central Lakes College and transfer your credits to further your degree in Agricultural Education or Horticulture at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities or Crookston Campuses. Courses may also transfer to many other four-year universities Students planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree are strongly encouraged to consult with an advisor about transfer information for specific four-year colleges.
Graduation Requirements
In addition to the program requirements, students must meet the following conditions in order to graduate:
1. College Cumulative GPA Requirement: cumulative grade point average (GPA) of credits attempted and completed at CLC must be at least 2.0;
2. College Technical Core GPA Requirement: cumulative GPA of credits attempted and completed towards the technical core of the diploma or degree must be at least 2.0;
3. Residency Requirement: students must complete 25% of their credits at Central Lakes College.
Employment Statistics
For more information regarding employment statistics, career salary information and estimated job growth, follow the resource links below:
https://apps.deed.state.mn.us/lmi/ces/
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/home.htm
Salary information from indeed.com
Program Course Requirements
HORT 1104 Plant Science……………………………………………. 4 cr
HORT 1106 Applied Plant Science Lab………………………… 2 cr
HORT 1108 Fundamentals of Floral Design………………… 4 cr
HORT 1113 Annuals and Perennials……………………………. 4 cr
HORT 1118 Indoor Flowering & Foliage Plants…………… 4 cr
HORT 1122 Local Food Production……………………………… 3 cr
HORT 1180 Sustainable Landscaping………………………….. 3 cr
HORT 1196 Sustainable Greenhouse Management……. 4 cr
HORT 2112 Aquaponics and Hydroponics………………….. 5 cr
HORT 2116 Integrated Pest Management………………….. 4 cr
HORT 2140 Arboriculture……………………………………………. 4 cr
HORT 2165 Landscape Design…………………………………….. 4 cr
An A.A.S. degree requires a minimum of 15 credits selected from at least three of the ten goal areas of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC).
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum courses …………………….. 15 cr
GRADUATION REQUIREMENT – 60 CREDITS
*Denotes Prerequisites
Program Instructors
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Aubrey | Beadell | Advisor | TRIOStudentSupportServices | 218-855-8014 | aubrey.beadell@clcmn.edu | 1 | More details | ||
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Nick | O'Reilly | Occupational Skills Program College Lab Assistant | OccupationalSkills | 218-855-8077 | Nicholas.oreilly@clcmn.edu | 2 | More details | ||
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Kevin | Lomax | College Lab Assistant | Automotive Faculty | 218-855-8000 | KLomax@clcmn.edu | 3 | More details | ||
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Jody | Flynn | Accessibility Services Assistant | Accessibility | 218-855-8056 | jody.flynn@clcmn.edu | 5 | More details | ||
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Deana | Bobzien | Instructor | CollegeCareerStudies - Mathematics - Supportive Services | 218-855-8339 | deana.bobzien@clcmn.edu | 7 | More details | ||
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Brianna | Rajkowski | Advisor | TRIOStudentSupportServices | 218-855-8228 | brianna.rajkowski@clcmn.edu | 8 | More details | ||
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Cynthia | Dionysius | AD Nursing Faculty | NursingASDegree | 218-855-8133 | cindy.dionysius@clcmn.edu | 9 | More details | ||
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Tajia | Anderson | PSEO Specialist | Admissions - CollegeCreditInHighSchool- PSEO | 218-855-8079 | tajia.anderson@clcmn.edu | 10 | More details | ||
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Brent | Balmer | Audio Visual Education Specialist | Videography | 218-855-8727 | brent.balmer@clcmn.edu | 13 | More details | ||
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David | Gray | Instructor | History | 218-855-8276 | david.gray@clcmn.edu | 14 | More details | ||
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Jim | Nagy | Adjunct Instructor | GraphicDesign | 218-855-8157 | james.nagy@clcmn.edu | 15 | More details | ||
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Brandon | Schneider | Instructor | HeavyEquipment | 218-894-5179 | brandon.schneider@clcmn.edu | 16 | More details | ||
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Natalia | DePauw | Director of Dual Enrollment | Advising - PSEO - CollegeCreditInHighSchool | 218-855-8263 | natalia.depauw@clcmn.edu | 18 | More details | ||
Amy | Disterhaupt | Admissions Specialist | Admissions | 218-855-8250 | amy.disterhaupt@clcmn.edu | 20 | More details | |||
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Nick | Heisserer | Instructor | BusinessFaculty | 218-855-8089 | nick.heisserer@clcmn.edu | https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/CentralLakesCollege6@MinnState.edu/bookings/ | 21 | More details | |
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Matthew | Krueger | Environmental Health and Safety Officer | Maintenance - Security - Safety | 218-855-8115 | matthew.krueger@clcmn.edu | 22 | More details | ||
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Mark | Lindquist | Instructor | Music | 218-855-8203 | mark.lindquist@clcmn.edu | 23 | More details | ||
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Joy | Larson | Emergency Management and Security Coordinator | Security | 218-855-8143 | joy.larson@clcmn.edu | 24 | More details | ||
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Jeremy | Goddard | Bookstore/Print Shop | Bookstore Supportive Services | 218-855-8146 | Jeremy.Goddard@clcmn.edu | 25 | More details | ||
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Sarah | Jennissen | Instsructor | NursingAssistant - PracticalNursing - TrainedMedicationAid | 218-894-5308 | sarah.jennissen@clcmn.edu | 26 | More details | ||
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Cash | Robinson | Raider Connect Coach | TRIOUpwardBound - RaiderConnectCoach | 218-855-8076 | cash.robinson@clcmn.edu | 28 | More details | ||
Anne | Radspinner | Instructor | WomensStudiesCertificate | aradspinner@clcmn.edu | 29 | More details | ||||
Jean | Mershon | Instructor | HealthDepartment | jean.mershon@clcmn.edu | 30 | More details | ||||
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Ryan | Wright | Enrollment Representative | Admissions - CampusTours | 218-855-8013 | ryan.wright@clcmn.edu | 31 | More details | ||
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Steve | Wenzel | Instructor | PoliticalScience | 218-855-8073 | stephen.wenzel@clcmn.edu | 32 | More details |
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