Horticulture Industries - Nursery Operations Option

The Horticultural Industries program provides basic preparation for careers in the landscape and turfgrass industries. The campus grounds, including a greenhouse facility and a one-hole golf course, act as a working laboratory to give students practical training. Clark State students can specialize in nursery operations.  Landscape plant materials, landscape installation and landscape plant production are areas emphasized leading to careers in the garden center and nursery industries.

The program schedule is designed for full-time students who have completed all prerequisites and who have no college preparatory recommendations. Many individuals, especially part-time students and those taking college preparatory courses, will require additional quarters of study. Students should consult their academic advisor for help in planning their schedules.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of an Associate of Applied Science degree in Nursery Operations, a graduate will be able to:

• Identify plant nutrient deficiencies and describe corrective measures.
  
• Identify major plant pests, including weeds, insects and diseases.
  
• Develop a written agricultural business plan.
  
• Locate current information in solving technical and critical thinking problems.
  
• Demonstrate effective employability skills.
  
• Identify common landscape and herbaceous plant materials.
  
• Demonstrate the proper care of established plants in the landscape.

Scholastic Preparation

High school chemistry, biology, geometry, algebra and keyboarding skills are strongly recommended.

Transfer Options

Students enrolled in Associate of Applied Business and Associate of Applied Science degree programs are preparing for employment upon graduation from the program. However, at some point many of these students are also interested in completing a baccalaureate degree. A number of colleges or universities have designed baccalaureate completion programs designed for students completing applied degrees. See the Transfer section of the catalog for more information.

Humanities/Social Science Electives

A complete listing of humanities and social science electives is available in the College Catalog.