Horticulture and Golf Course Management
Diploma
The general horticulture diploma is intended to train students to work in portions of the horticulture industry that do not require a full degree. This diploma can be used as a "stepping stone" for students who need to take a non-traditional approach to their career goals. The general horticulture courses help students develop a basic understanding of the science surrounding plants and their environment.
Note that not all courses for each program can be offered every semester.
You will need to successfully complete a minimum of 31-32 Credit Hours.
Courses
Recommended Core Courses
Core |
28-29 Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| AGRI 1030 | Introduction to Soil Science | 3 |
| AGRI 1040 | Introduction to Soil Science Lab | 1 |
| ENGL 1050 | Workplace Communication | 3 |
| HORT 1010 | Horticulture Science | 4 |
| HORT 1025 | Residential Turf Management | 3 |
| HORT 1050 | Commercial Turf Management | 3 |
| HORT 1060 | Commercial Turf Management Lab | 1 |
| HORT 1070 | Plant Propagation | 2 |
| HORT 1080 | Plant Propagation Lab | 1 |
| HORT 1090 | Integrated Pest Management | 2 |
| HORT 2080 | Woody Plant Identification | 3 |
| MATH 1020 | Technical Mathematics I | 3 |
Suggested Elective Courses
Electives |
2-3 Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| HORT 2000 | Landscape History and Use | 3 |
| HORT 2020 | Nursery and Greenhouse Management | 4 |
| HORT 2045 | Landscape Management | 3 |
| HORT 2055 | Landscape Design | 3 |
| HORT 2060 | Sports Turf Management | 3 |
| HORT 2070 | Sports Turf Management Lab | 1 |
| HORT 2090 | Herbaceous Plant Identification | 3 |
| HORT 2105 | Golf Course Management | 3 |
| HORT 2140 | Hydroponic Growing Systems | 2 |
| HORT 2150 | Annual Flower Identification, Production and Care | 2 |
| HORT 2160 | Vegetable Gardening and Farm Production | 3 |
| HORT 2165 | Value-Added Diversified Marketing | 3 |