Landscape Horticulture
Associate in Applied Science Degree — Mequon Campus
Program code: 10-001-4
This curriculum goes into effect starting with the summer 2008 semester.
This page was last updated in July 2007.
Overview — Landscape Horticulture is an associate degree program structured to prepare you for employment in the horticulture/landscape industry. With a base of core courses, this program allows you flexibility in selecting some of your courses. While many students are engaged in full-time day school, you have the option of participating in program courses offered in the evenings on a rotating basis. MATC’s Mequon Campus offers complete design, construction and equipment laboratories. Instruction on this campus is supported by an extensively landscaped area, which is used in course studies. MATC’s program is certified by the Associated Landscape Contractors of America (ALCA). Students participate in ALCA Field Days each year, and MATC’s Hort Club is a very active student organization.
Career Outlook — Horticulturists and landscapers are in steady demand to meet growing requests for installation and maintenance work on commercial, residential and recreational properties. Some graduates take positions as specialists or salespeople with garden centers. Companies supplying products to the horticulture industry are other sources of employment.
Job titles commonly assigned to horticulturalists’ positions include landscape designer, landscape technician, design/sales, construction technician, grounds manager, sales representative, garden center manager, pest control specialist, arborist, maintenance specialist and garden center specialist. Job duties may include designing landscapes, installing and maintaining design plans, garden center operations, installing plant material, diagnosing plant problems, operating equipment used in horticulture industries, developing and executing landscape maintenance plans, and estimating costs of labor and materials for job orders.
Career Preparation and Expected Learning Outcomes — Employers expect you as a job applicant to be able to:
- Communicate effectively and work well with people
- Have a positive attitude toward the job
- Conduct client interviews and site analysis
- Safely operate and maintain equipment
- Have a good technical background in horticultural plants and their selection and maintenance
Preparation for Admission — The following are required for admission to the program:
- Demonstration of proficiency in basic skills through a course placement assessment
- A high school diploma or GED
This program will transfer to one or more four-year institutions.
Possible Careers:
Arborist
Garden Center Manager
Grounds Manager
Landscape Designer
Landscape Sales
Landscape Technician
Related Program:
Liberal Arts and Sciences
For more information, call 262-238-2300.
Curriculum effective 2008-2009.
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TECHNICAL STUDIES |
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( ) = Semester Order for Full-Time Students |
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HORT-153 |
Fundamentals of Plant Culture and Soils |
3 |
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HORT-158 |
Woody Ornamental Plant Identification |
3 |
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HORT-168 |
Equipment Safety and Operation |
2 |
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HORT-169 |
Landscape Equipment |
3 |
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(2) |
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HORT-159 |
Survey of Herbaceous Plants |
2 |
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(2) |
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HORT-164 |
Landscape Organizational Skills |
3 |
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HORT-165 |
Landscape Calculations |
3 |
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(2) |
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HORT-166 |
Horticulture Occupations |
1 |
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(2) |
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HORT-113 |
Ornamental Plant Health Care |
3 |
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HORT-174 |
Landscape Design: Fundamentals |
3 |
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HORT-179 |
Landscape Construction: Fundamentals |
2 |
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HORT-160 |
Landscape Plants - Trees ‡ |
2 |
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HORT-161 |
Landscape Plants - Shrubs ‡ |
2 |
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(3) |
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HORT-172 |
Specifics of Land Maintenance |
2 |
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(4) |
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HORT-167 |
Job Site Communications |
2 |
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Select one of the following groups of courses: |
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Garden Center |
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(3) |
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HORT-162 |
Advanced Study of Herbaceous Plants |
3 |
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HORT-175 |
Landscape Design: Exterior ‡ |
2 |
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HORT-155 |
Horticulture Product Marketing |
2 |
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Landscape Design/Build |
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HORT-175 |
Landscape Design: Exterior ‡ |
2 |
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HORT-180 |
Landscape Construction: Patios, Steps, Walls ‡ |
2 |
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HORT-156 |
Turf |
1 |
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(4) |
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HORT-176 |
Landscape Design: Specialties ‡ |
2 |
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HORT-181 Landscape Construction: Wood, Specialty Features ‡ |
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Maintenance/Arboriculture |
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HORT-173 |
Tree Maintenance |
2 |
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HORT-154 |
Turf Management |
3 |
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HORT-171 |
Exterior Plant Pests |
2 |
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GENERAL STUDIES |
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ECON-195 |
Economics |
3 |
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OR |
Any 200-series ECON course |
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ENG-151 and |
Communication Skills 1 ‡ |
3 |
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ENG-152 |
Communication Skills 2 ‡ |
3 |
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ENG-201 and any 200-series ENG or SPEECH course |
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MATH-106 |
Intro to College Math |
3 |
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OR |
Any 200-series MATH course |
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NATSCI-184
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Plant Biology
Any 200-series NATSCI course |
3 |
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PSYCH-199 |
Psychology of Human Relations |
3 |
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OR |
Any 200-series PSYCH course |
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SOCSCI-197 |
Contemporary American Society |
3 |
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OR |
Any 200-series SOCSCI or HIST course |
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ELECTIVE COURSES: Six Credits Required (Suggestions listed below) |
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HORT-157 |
Production Horticulture |
3 |
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HORT-196 |
LandCADD 1 ‡ |
3 |
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PHYED-210 |
An Active Approach to Wellness and Fitness |
3 |
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TOTAL CREDITS: 70 |
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Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
NOTE: Students who have not been accepted, or have not decided on a program, may begin with the GENERAL STUDIES courses, if course prerequisites have been met.
For course descriptions, times, location or to register online, visit INFOnline.
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