Program Overview

MCC’s Horticulture Program provides high-quality educational opportunities for students, which prepares them for a variety of careers in horticulture. The program also offers a wide range of electives so students can develop their desired areas of expertise.

Growing and caring for vegetables, fruits, flowers, turf, and ornamental trees and shrubs is a rapidly growing, multimillion dollar industry in Illinois. With increasing urbanization, demand is expected to continue for well- trained workers at all levels.

MCC prepares students for this growing industry through an AAS degree in horticulture. Certificates are available in horticulture, garden management, and floral design.

Students come away with a solid knowledge of plant production and maintenance, ready for positions in greenhouses, garden centers, flower shops, nurseries, fruit and vegetable production operations, interiorscape maintenance companies, turf and landscape businesses, golf courses, and the seed and supply industry.

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 Plan

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