The Associate in Science in Horticulture is offered by the department of Architecture and Environmental Design (AED). The majority of courses for the Associate in Science in Horticulture are offered on the Ambler Campus.
Students pursuing the Associate's degree in Horticulture learn core organismal and horticultural science, landscape plant material, and installation and management techniques. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for entry into the rapidly expanding horticultural industry and the coursework allows students to participate in valuable hands-on experience.
Study Paths
GENERAL HORTICULTURE OPTION
This option is for students interested in developing a well-rounded background in all areas of horticulture or specializing in a particular area of interest such as floral design, integrated pest management or arboriculture.
HORTICULTURE BUSINESS OPTION
This option is for students interested in developing a background in landscape horticulture and in business.
Career Opportunities
Careers in horticulture are available in both the public and private sector. Graduates with a degree in horticulture could be involved in the production, use, installation and management of plants. They may:
- Work in public horticulture in arboreta, botanic gardens, parks or golf courses;
- Teach in a high school, community college or at the university level;
- Pursue an advanced degree and conduct research in plant propagation or stormwater management;
- Produce plants in greenhouses and nurseries for sale and landscape use;
- Design, install and/or maintain residential, commercial or public landscapes;
- Research new technologies and plants in private and public institutions;
- Work toward registration as a horticultural therapist;
- Write about plants and horticulture for articles, books and copy on web sites;
- Work as an extension agent or specialist helping residential and commercial clients;
- Work in interior landscaping or floral design;
- Work as a sales representative for horticultural or allied industries; and/or
- Own and operate their own business.