May 24, 2024  
2024-2025 Credit Course Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Credit Course Catalog

Horticulture, AAS


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Program Overview

The AAS in Horticulture program is comprehensive and career-focused, providing students with a strong foundation in the diverse field of horticulture. This two-year program covers a wide range of horticultural topics, including plant science, soil science, plant materials, plant production, fruit and vegetable production, and pest and disease management. With a blend of classroom learning and hands-on experiences, students will gain the practical skills and in-depth knowledge necessary to excel in their careers. This program prepares graduates for a wide range of career opportunities in horticulture, such as greenhouse production, landscape management, food production, and beyond. 

For more information, visit: www.mchenry.edu/horticulture

The primary purpose of an Associate in Applied Science degree is to prepare students for employment. The AAS degree is not designed specifically for transfer; however, there are opportunities to apply some coursework or the whole degree to a bachelor’s degree program. For more information, see an academic advisor and the department chair.

Horticulture AAS, Sample Semester Pathway   


 

Horticulture, AAS Degree Requirements


Curriculum: OCC 186

General Education: 16 Credit Hours


Written Communication: 3 Credit Hours


Choose 3 credit hours from the following:

Oral Communication: 3 Credit Hours


Arts, Humanities, Social Science, Behavioral Science: 3 Credit Hours


Select one Arts, Humanities, Social Science, Behavioral Science Course   3 Credits 

Mathematics, Physical Science, Life Science: 4 Credit Hours


Arts, Humanities, Social Science, Behavioral Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Life Science: 3 Credit Hours


Business and Marketing Core: 3 Credit Hours


Choose one:

General Electives: 6 Credit Hours


Choose 6 credit hours from any MCC courses 100 level or above listed in the catalog and not already included in the Program Electives list.

Total Minimum Degree Credits: 60


Other AAS Graduation Requirements:


  • 2.0 minimum cumulative GPA at MCC upon completion of program
  • 15 semester hours of program-specific coursework taken at MCC
  • Completion of graduation application
  • Completion of end-of-program assessment as directed by this department

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