Kent State University Catalog 2010 - 2011

Horticulture Technology - A.A.S.

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 Associate of Applied Science in Horticulture Technology prepares students for careers in landscape management, turf management, tree care, nursery and greenhouse operations and related horticultural professions. In addition to a core of horticulture and basic science courses, the major provides three areas of concentration: urban forestry, landscape design and turfgrass management. The program emphasizes practical experience through hands-on training in outdoor labs and site visits to employers. Students complete two paid summer internships in their areas of concentration. Requirements articulate with the Bachelor of Applied Horticulture. This program is available at the Salem Campus.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:	Grounds maintenance workers held about 1.5 million jobs in 2006. More than one-third of the workers in grounds maintenance were employed in companies providing landscaping services to buildings and dwellings. Others worked for amusement and recreation facilities, such as golf courses and racetracks; educational institutions, both public, and private; and property management and real-estate development firms. Some were employed by local governments, installing and maintaining landscaping for parks, hospitals, and other public facilities. Almost 24 percent of grounds maintenance workers were self-employed, providing landscape maintenance directly to customers on a contract basis. About 14 percent of grounds maintenance workers worked part time; about 9 percent were younger than age twenty. (Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:	Admission is open to anyone with a high school diploma or its equivalent.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:	Minimum 68 credit hours. Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA and in major.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT:	None
PROGRAM FEE:	None
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STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS:	Horticulture Club, Salem Campus
BACCALAUREATE PROGRAMS:	B.A.H. in Horticulture