Landscape Horticulture
The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Landscape Horticulture program helps prepare students for careers as gardeners, technicians, supervisors, managers, or business owners in wholesale or retail nurseries, florists, landscape design and construction operations, or landscape management companies. In addition, the program helps prepare students for careers with local, state, and federal government agencies involved with the technical phases of the Landscape Horticulture industry.
Details
Field of Interest
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Degree Type
Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
Academic Plan
Landscape Horticulture (DEG)
Academic Plan Code
3030
Total credits required
64-72
Catalog Year
2024-2025
Effective Term
Fall 2022
Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
The course SSH111 cannot be used to satisfy both the Humanities, Arts and Design and Social-Behavioral Sciences areas.
Must take three (3) credits from either Humanities, Arts and Design area or Social-Behavioral Sciences area.
What You'll Learn
- Design and install complete landscapes and irrigation systems using blueprints, specifications, and appropriate landscape equipment.
- Design and manage a greenhouse facility.
- Apply knowledge of common landscape plants and their use to develop landscape and irrigation plans that meet the environmental, aesthetic and cultural needs of the customer.
- Effectively maintain and assess landscapes by synthesizing principles of plant growth and responses to particular soils, climate, sun exposure, water availability, nutrients and pests.
- Employ environmentally and socially responsible horticultural practices.
- Perform a cost analysis to develop competitive bidding for landscapes.
- Synthesize multiple sources of information to assist in decision making relative to landscape business operations (e.g. orders, inventory, scheduling).
- Utilize computer software program applications relevant to the field for communication skills, production decisions, business management and cost analysis.
- Demonstrate professional behaviors and abide by norms and conventions appropriate to the field.
- Employ effective oral, written, and visual communication skills to multiple stakeholders in a culturally sensitive and responsive manner.
- Operate equipment adhering to proper safety, ethical, and environmental protocols.
- Explain the physical and chemical properties of soil as they relate to pH, water, nutrients and organic matter.
- Apply relevant knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to seek career opportunities in the field.
Career statistics
Successful completion of this degree may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this degree. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
$87,730 Show expanded career information for Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers
$47,780 Show expanded career information for First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers
* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
- Consult with your faculty mentor or academic advisor to determine educational requirements, including possible university transfer options, for your chosen career field.
Semesters intro
When to Start Taking Classes
It is suggested that you begin taking the courses found in this course sequence starting in a Fall Semester.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
Fall Semester (Term 1)
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGL189 | Landscape Design I | Course offered Fall only | 3 | ||
| AGS164 | Plant Growth and Development | SQ | 4 | ||
| CHM130 | Fundamental Chemistry | CHM130 or Permission of Program Director | RC | 0–3 | |
| AGL181 | Landscape Construction Techniques | Course offered Fall only | 3 | ||
| AGS183 | Urban Plant Identification And Use | Course offered Fall only | 3 | ||
| FYE101 or FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 |
Spring Semester (Term 2)
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGB130 | Establishing And Running An Agribusiness | Course offered Spring only | 3 | ||
| First-Year Composition | Any approved General Education course in the First-Year Composition area | Critical course ENG101 or ENG107 | FYC | 3 | |
| AGB139 | Agribusiness Computer Operations | Online format only | 3 | ||
| AGS260 | Soils | AGS260 is offered in the Spring only | SQ | 4 | |
| AGS268 | Integrated Pest Management in the Cultivated Environment | Course offered Spring only | 4 |
Fall Semester (Term 3)
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGS284 | Lawn And Turf Care | Course offered Fall only | 3 | ||
| Math | Any approved general education course in the Mathematics area | MA | 3 | ||
| COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 |
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | SB or SB or L or SB | 3 | ||
| First-Year Composition | Any approved General Education course in the First-Year Composition area | ENG102 or ENG108 | FYC | 3 | |
| DFT105AA or AGS186 |
Computer Aided Drafting I: AutoCAD or Greenhouse Management And Construction | If Pursuing the Residential Landscape Design Track, Select DFT105AA. If pursuing the Nursery and Greenhouse Operations, select AGS186 | CS in combo w/ CSC100 or CSC100AA or CSC100AB or None | 3 | |
| AGS262 | Irrigation Design, Installation, Operation, and Trouble Shooting | Course offered Fall only | 3 |
Spring Semester (Term 4)
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB | Social & Behavioral Sciences | May be met by SSH111 if not used to meet the Humanities, Arts and Design requirement. | SB | 0–3 | |
| SSH111 | Sustainable Cities | SSH111 may be used to fulfill either the Humanities, Arts and Design requirement OR the Social-Behavioral Sciences requirement. | G, HU, SB | 3 | |
| AGS192 | Urban Plant Care | Course offered Spring only | 3 | ||
| AGL269 or AGS285 |
Computer Aided Landscape or Propagation of Horticultural Plants | If pursing the Residential Landscape Track, select AGL269. If pursing the Nursery and Greenhouse Operations, select AGS285 | 3 | ||
| AGS182AA | Gardening Practices and Techniques | 3 | |||
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | Or equivalent as indicated by assessment | 0–3 | ||
| HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | May be met by SSH111 if not used to meet the Social-Behavioral Sciences requirement. | HU | 0–3 |
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
Fall Semester (Term 1)
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGL181 | Landscape Construction Techniques | Course offered Fall only | 3 | ||
| AGL189 | Landscape Design I | Course offered Fall only | 3 | ||
| FYE101 or FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 |
Spring Semester (Term 2)
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGS164 | Plant Growth and Development | SQ | 4 | ||
| CHM130 | Fundamental Chemistry | CHM130 or Permission of Program Director | 0–3 |
Fall Semester (Term 3)
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGS183 | Urban Plant Identification And Use | Course offered Fall only | 3 | ||
| AGB139 | Agribusiness Computer Operations | Online format only | 3 |
Spring Semester (Term 4)
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGB130 | Establishing And Running An Agribusiness | Course offered Spring only | 3 | ||
| AGS268 | Integrated Pest Management in the Cultivated Environment | Course offered Spring only | 4 |
Fall Semester (Term 5)
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-Year Composition | Any approved General Education course in the First-Year Composition area | Critical course ENG101 or ENG107 | FYC | 3 | |
| AGS284 | Lawn And Turf Care | Course offered Fall only | 3 |
Spring Semester (Term 6)
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGS260 | Soils | AGS260 is offered in the Spring only | SQ | 4 | |
| First-Year Composition | Any approved General Education course in the First-Year Composition area | ENG102 or ENG108 | FYC | 3 |
Fall Semester (Term 7)
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 |
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | SB or SB or L or SB | 3 | ||
| Math | Any approved general education course in the Mathematics area | MA | 3 |
Spring Semester (Term 8)
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB | Social & Behavioral Sciences | May be met by SSH111 if not used to meet the Humanities, Arts and Design requirement. | SB | 0–3 | |
| DFT105AA or AGS186 |
Computer Aided Drafting I: AutoCAD or Greenhouse Management And Construction | If Pursuing the Residential Landscape Design Track, Select DFT105AA. If pursuing the Nursery and Greenhouse Operations, select AGS186 | CS in combo w/ CSC100 or CSC100AA or CSC100AB or None | 3 |
Fall Semester (Term 9)
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGS262 | Irrigation Design, Installation, Operation, and Trouble Shooting | Course offered Fall only | 3 | ||
| SSH111 | Sustainable Cities | SSH111 may be used to fulfill either the Humanities, Arts and Design requirement OR the Social-Behavioral Sciences requirement. | G, HU, SB | 3 |
Spring Semester (Term 10)
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGS192 | Urban Plant Care | Course offered Spring only | 3 | ||
| AGL269 or AGS285 |
Landscape Computer Aided Design or Propagation of Horticultural Plants | If pursing the Residential Landscape Track, select AGL/CAD269. If pursing the Nursery and Greenhouse Operations, select AGS285 | 3 |
Fall Semester (Term 11)
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGS182AA | Gardening Practices and Techniques | 3 | |||
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | Or equivalent as indicated by assessment | 0–3 | ||
| HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | May be met by SSH111 if not used to meet the Social-Behavioral Sciences requirement. | HU | 0–3 |
Course Area Key
Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
- FYC = First Year Composition
- G = Global Awareness
- HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
- L = Literacy & Critical Inquiry
- MA = Mathematics
- RC = Required Course
- SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
- SQ = Natural Sciences Quantitative
Disclaimer
Students must earn a grade of C or better for each course listed in the Required Courses area.
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm13?id=172885).
At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.
Previous Catalog Years
The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. All previous catalog years for this pathway map are available at the link below.
Previous catalog years for Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Landscape Horticulture