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Program Title LHO: Horticulture Studies	Campus South
Technical Education (206) 934-5394

Type of Degree
Associate of Applied Science - Transfer Degree (AAS-T)

The Landscape Horticulture program offers training in landscape design and construction, greenhouse and nursery operations, irrigation systems, plant problem diagnostics, pruning, plant identification, soil science and much more. Students may choose between a certificate program, an Associate of Applied Science degree or individual courses to meet specific needs. Graduates typically find employment in landscape construction firms, pest management services, tree care companies, garden centers, wholesale nurseries, park maintenance departments and greenhouses. There are many opportunities for self-employment in this field.

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Technical Specialty Courses

COURSE No	COURSE TITLE	CREDITS
LHO 100	Careers in Horticulture	1
LHO 110	Integrated Pest and Weed Management	5
LHO 111	Greenhouse Operations	4
LHO 115	Fall Plant Identification	4
LHO 116	Winter Plant Identification	4
LHO 117	Spring Plant Identification	4
LHO 135	Introduction to Drainage & Irrigation Systems	3
LHO 139	Landscape Maintenance	4
LHO 140	Introduction to Arboriculture	4
LHO 142	Sustainable Practices for the Urban Landscape	4
LHO 150	Horticulture Science	4
LHO 152	Soils	3
LHO 155	Pruning	4
LHO 197	Internship in Landscape Horticulture	2
LHO 198	Greenhouse and Nursery Practicum I	2
LHO 210	Plant Problem Diagnostics	4
LHO 215	Plant Propagation	4
LHO 218	Plant Production & Marketing	5
LHO 236	Advanced Irrigation System Design	5
LHO 238	Maintenance Estimating and Bidding	3
LHO 250	Small Business Management for Horticulture	3
LHO 265	Landscape Contracts and Specifications	3
LHO 298	Greenhouse and Nursery Practicum II	2

Technical Specialty Courses Credits: 81

Related Instruction

COURSE No	COURSE TITLE	CREDITS
ENGL&101	English Composition I	5
MATH&107	Math in Society The following may be substituted for the above course: higher level MATH course	5
PSYC&100	General Psychology The following may be substituted for the above course: PSYC& 200 - Lifespan Psychology (5 credits) or PSYC 210 - Personality & Indv Diffe (5 credits) or PSYC 245 - Social Psychology (5 credits) or SOC& 101 - Intro to Sociology (5 credits) or SOC 150 - Race / Ethnic Relations (5 credits) or SOC 245 - Social Psychology (5 credits)	5
	General Education Elective Select minimum of 5 credits from one of the following areas: • Visual,Literary, and Performing Arts • Individuals, Cultures, and Societies • The Natural World View List of Approved Courses	5

Related Instruction Credits: 20

Total Credits for Program: 101.0