Horticulture Technology, AAS

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Horticulture Technology, a student will be able to:

Science & Technology

• Utilize the proper procedures for setup and operation of various types of equipment.
• Choose procedures, tools or equipment to complete work assignments.
• Be able to locate, understand, and interpret information found in plans, blueprints, manuals, graphs, and schedules.
• Be able to recognize, organize, and process symbols, pictures, and diagrams that are pertinent to this field.

 Problem Solving/Critical Thinking

• Be able to identify or solve problems using various test equipment.
• Be able to recognize a problem and implement a response.
• Be able to evaluate a service situation and choose the best corrective measure.
• Utilize time management skills to complete work as scheduled.
• Choose procedures, tools or equipment to complete work assignments.
• Be able to locate, understand, and interpret information found in plans, blueprints, manuals, graphs, and schedules.
• Be able to recognize, organize, and process symbols, pictures, and diagrams that are pertinent to this field.

 Professionalism

• Be able to demonstrate understanding, friendliness, politeness to coworkers, as well as customers.
• Be able to present a positive attitude toward the work environment regardless of situation.
• Utilize time management skills to complete work as scheduled.
• Be able to demonstrate understanding, friendliness, politeness to coworkers, as well as customers.
• Be able to present a positive attitude toward the work environment regardless of situation.
• Exert a high level of effort and an honest nature in the work place.
• Be able to respond to verbal directions and or messages necessary to perform tasks pertinent to this career.
• Be able to organize their thoughts and ideas and deliver them verbally in a way the customer will understand.
• Be able to evaluate a service situation and choose the best corrective measure.
• Be able to demonstrate understanding, friendliness, politeness to coworkers, as well as customers.
• Be able to locate, understand, and interpret information found in plans, blueprints, manuals, graphs, and schedules.
• Be able to respond to verbal directions and or messages necessary to perform tasks pertinent to this career.

Communication

• Be able to locate, understand, and interpret information found in plans, blueprints, manuals, graphs, and schedules.
• Be able to respond to verbal directions and or messages necessary to perform tasks pertinent to this career.
• Be able to organize their thoughts and ideas and deliver them verbally in way the customer will understand.
• Be able to recognize, organize, and process symbols, pictures, and diagrams that are pertinent to this field.
• Be able to evaluate a service situation and choose the best corrective measure.

Program Curriculum - Total Credits: 69 or 70

Additional Information

Students entering a program in any semester other than outlined may not graduate in the expected amount of time.

Estimated total program fees