Kent State University Catalog 2010 - 2011

Horticulture - B.A.H.

COLLEGE:	College of Arts and Sciences
DEPARTMENT:	Department of Biological Sciences 256 Cunningham Hall Tel: 330-672-9613 \| Fax: 330-672-3713 Web: http://www.kent.edu/cas/biology

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DESCRIPTION:	The Bachelor of Applied Horticulture provides a course of study for students who have completed the Associate of Applied Science in Horticulture Technology and wish to complete a bachelor's degree in their chosen field. The program builds upon the knowledge acquired in the associate's degree and aid students in the development of managerial level expertise in such areas as landscape architecture, urban ecology, sports turf management, landscape design, plant propagation and nursery operations. This degree is designed to increase the student's potential by emphasizing technical application and theory, while the liberal education requirements will increase the student's ability to understand the environment in which he or she is working. Expanded internship offerings and specific targeted practicum areas for student exploration are promoted. The program is offered at the Salem campus.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:	Landscape architects held about 28,000 jobs in 2006. More than 1 out of 2 landscape architects were employed in architectural, engineering, and related services. State and local governments employed approximately 6 percent of all landscape architects. About 2 out of 10 landscape architects were self-employed. Employment of landscape architects is concentrated in urban and suburban areas throughout the country; some landscape architects work in rural areas, particularly those employed by the Federal Government to plan and design parks and recreation areas. (Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:	Admission is open to students who have completed the Associate of Applied Science in Horticulture Technology.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:	Minimum 126 credit hours. Minimum 2.0 cumulative and major GPA.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT:	Yes
STUDY ABROAD/AWAY OPPORTUNITIES:	There are many study abroad/away opportunities, for more information contact the Office of International Affairs.
PROGRAM FEE:	None
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS:	Horticulture Club, Salem Campus