Greenhouse-Nursery

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Winter 2018

Enrollment:

Fall, Winter, Spring

Degrees and Certificates

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Additional Costs

Books$195
Supplies and Equipment$30

Program Description

The Greenhouse Nursery program provides a study of ornamental plant materials, plant propagation, greenhouse construction and nursery and greenhouse management methods.

At the completion of the second year, the student may receive the associate in applied science degree.

The following is a typical student schedule, individual student schedules may differ slightly depending on course availability.  Courses may be offered only in the quarter indicated. Outlined curriculum assumes students begin the program fall quarter and continue winter and spring quarters, with summer quarter off. It is recommended that students work closely with the program adviser or when planning classes.

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Apply the concepts of floral design and management to a commercial florist business.
  2. Apply growing and maintenance practices to greenhouse and container grown stock during the course of the year.
  3. Identify and be able to care for the major indoor plants used in interiorscaping.
  4. Understand and apply the principles of business management and human relations to agribusiness management.

Career Opportunities

Greenhouse manager, retail sales manager, business manager, head grower, assistant grower, estate gardener, and more.