Horticulture Technology AAS

Print Degree Planner (opens a new window) |

More information: Horticulture Technology AAS

PURPOSE

The Horticulture Technology Associate of Applied Science (AAS) program prepares students for a wide range of horticulture careers. Individuals already in the green industry are invited to improve or upgrade their skills and knowledge with appropriate courses.

OCCUPATIONAL OBJECTIVES

The program offers hands-on laboratory work and classroom instruction in landscaping (design/install/maintenance), floral design, and production of horticultural materials. Graduates own and operate independent businesses, and are employed by corporate, commercial, or governmental entities.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

Apply proper nomenclature protocols for plants
Identify common pests of ornamental plants
Use proper methods in sexual and asexual propagation
Demonstrate protocols for proper turf care in Central Virginia

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

General college curricular admission
Students should meet with the department chair before registering, or early in their first semester of study

PROGRAM NOTES

Students in the Horticulture Technology AAS program must complete a basic core of specified horticulture technology and general education courses. In addition, in consultation with the department chair, students will select technical courses that match their career objectives.

Students who wish to transfer credits from other institutions must send official transcripts to the Office of the Registrar for evaluation.

COMPUTER COMPETENCY REQUIREMENT

Students in this program will meet the Reynolds computer competency requirement by successfully completing ITE 152 . Students can also meet this requirement by passing the Reynolds Computer Competency Exam, administered in the Testing Centers on each campus, in which case they will receive college credit for ITE 152 . Students not passing the Computer Competency Exam may retake the exam only once.

CURRICULUM SEQUENCE

Students should work with their program advisor to determine the most appropriate course sequence.

Curriculum:

Courses should be taken in order listed.

SDV 100 - College Success Skills Credit Hours: 1
ENG 111 - College Composition I Credit Hours: 3
MTH 111 - Basic Technical Mathematics Credit Hours: 3 or
MTH 130 - Fundamentals of Reasoning Credit Hours: 3
HRT 110 - Principles of Horticulture Credit Hours: 3
ECO 150 - Economic Essentials: Theory and Application  Credit Hours: 3 or
ECO 201 - Principles of Macroeconomics  Credit Hours: 3 or
ECO 202 - Principles of Microeconomics  Credit Hours: 3 or
GEO 200 - Introduction to Physical Geography  Credit Hours: 3 or
HRT 106 - Practical Horticulture Credit Hours: 1
HRT 127 - Horticultural Botany Credit Hours: 3
ENG 112 - College Composition II Credit Hours: 3 or
ENG 137 - Communication Processes I Credit Hours: 3
ITE 152 - Introduction to Digital Literacy Credit Hours: 3
ECO 150 - Economic Essentials: Theory and Application  Credit Hours: 3 or
ECO 201 - Principles of Macroeconomics  Credit Hours: 3 or
ECO 202 - Principles of Microeconomics  Credit Hours: 3 or
GEO 200 - Introduction to Physical Geography  Credit Hours: 3
HRT 125 - Chemicals in Horticulture Credit Hours: 3 ³ or
HRT 135 - Training for Commercial Pesticide Application Credit Hours: 3
HRT 201 - Landscape Plants I Credit Hours: 3 ¹
HRT Elective - students may choose any HRT course that is not required for all AAS students. (i.e., HRT 115 , HRT 121 , HRT 130 , HRT 134 , HRT 161 , HRT 193 , HRT 205 , HRT 238 , HRT 239 , HRT 259 , HRT 260 , HRT 266 , HRT 268 , HRT 285 , HRT 286 ) Credit Hours: 3
HRT Elective - students may choose any HRT course that is not required for all AAS students. (i.e., HRT 115 , HRT 121 , HRT 130 , HRT 134 , HRT 161 , HRT 193 , HRT 205 , HRT 238 , HRT 239 , HRT 259 , HRT 260 , HRT 266 , HRT 268 , HRT 285 , HRT 286 ) Credit Hours: 3
HRT Elective - students may choose any HRT course that is not required for all AAS students. (i.e., HRT 115 , HRT 121 , HRT 130 , HRT 134 , HRT 161 , HRT 193 , HRT 205 , HRT 238 , HRT 239 , HRT 259 , HRT 260 , HRT 266 , HRT 268 , HRT 285 , HRT 286 ) Credit Hours: 3
HRT Elective - students may choose any HRT course that is not required for all AAS students. (i.e., HRT 115 , HRT 121 , HRT 130 , HRT 134 , HRT 161 , HRT 193 , HRT 205 , HRT 238 , HRT 239 , HRT 259 , HRT 260 , HRT 266 , HRT 268 , HRT 285 , HRT 286 ) Credit Hours: 3
HRT 202 - Landscape Plants II Credit Hours: 3 ²
ART 100 - Art Appreciation  Credit Hours: 3 or
MUS 121 - Music in Society  Credit Hours: 3 or
PHI 100 - Introduction to Philosophy I  Credit Hours: 3
HRT 290 - Coordinated Internship in Horticulture Credit Hours: 2 ³
HRT Elective - students may choose any HRT course that is not required for all AAS students. (i.e., HRT 115 , HRT 121 , HRT 130 , HRT 134 , HRT 161 , HRT 193 , HRT 205 , HRT 238 , HRT 239 , HRT 259 , HRT 260 , HRT 266 , HRT 268 , HRT 285 , HRT 286 ) Credit Hours: 3
HRT Elective - students may choose any HRT course that is not required for all AAS students. (i.e., HRT 115 , HRT 121 , HRT 130 , HRT 134 , HRT 161 , HRT 193 , HRT 205 , HRT 238 , HRT 239 , HRT 259 , HRT 260 , HRT 266 , HRT 268 , HRT 285 , HRT 286 ) Credit Hours: 3
HRT Elective - students may choose any HRT course that is not required for all AAS students. (i.e., HRT 115 , HRT 121 , HRT 130 , HRT 134 , HRT 161 , HRT 193 , HRT 195 (topics), HRT 205 , HRT 235 , HRT 238 , HRT 239 , HRT 259 , HRT 260 , HRT 266 , HRT 268 , HRT 269 , HRT 275 , HRT 285 , HRT 286 , HRT 295 (topics)) Credit Hours: 3
HRT Elective - students may choose any HRT course that is not required for all AAS students. (i.e., HRT 115 , HRT 121 , HRT 130 , HRT 134 , HRT 161 , HRT 193 , HRT 205 , HRT 238 , HRT 239 , HRT 259 , HRT 260 , HRT 266 , HRT 268 , HRT 285 , HRT 286 ) Credit Hours: 3

Total: 64 Credit Hours

¹Part I of II

²Part II of II

³Student commitment is 160 hours regardless of the semester enrolled.

Planning Tools

Is it right for you? Career Connect Center at Reynolds College for tools to explore career options, develop professional skills, and connect with employers.

What’s next? Check out TransferVA to learn how your Reynolds classes may transfer to in-state colleges.

Customized program maps: Once enrolled, students will have access to our Navigate software, with options to customize their program maps based on post-graduation and transfer goals.