Agricultural Science Ornamental horticulture and recreation and sports area management
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(Application Curriculum Code - 0514)
The Agricultural Science Associates in Applied Science Degree is designed yo give the student a broad based education with an overview of the course work in the plant sciences. Many students use this option to transfer into our Bachelor of Technology Degree Programs or to transfer to other colleges. There are many career opportunities for the students in this degree program, some of include:
High School Teachers in Agricultural Education
Retail Horticultural Sales
Floral Design
Gardeners
Estate Management
Public Garden Caretakers
Botanical Garden Caretakers
Agricultural Science: Ornamental Horticulture / Recreation and Sports Area Management students must complete a minimum of 66 credit hours of academic work with a GPA of not less than 2.00. This includes 13 - 26 credits of major field requirements, 3 -12 credits major field e lectives, 28 - 34 credits in prescribed areas of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and 5 -12 credits of general electives.
Ornamental Horticulture advisement track - Major Field Requirements
| Course Number | Class Name | Credits |
| AGSC 111 | Introduction to Soil Science | 3 |
| AGSC 186 | Entomology | 3 |
| AGSC 281 | Plant Pathology | 3 |
| ORHT 113 | Horticultural Field Experience | 1 |
| ORHT 114 | Horticultural Field Experience | 1 |
| ORHT 111 | Floral Design I | 3 |
| OR | ||
| ORHT 121 | Woody Plant Materials | 3 |
| ORHT 131 | Floriculture Production I | 3 |
| OR | ||
| ORHT 141 | Nursery Management I | 3 |
| ORHT 232 | Floriculture Production I | 3 |
| OR | ||
| ORHT 242 | Nursery Management II | 3 |
| OR | ||
| ORHT 282 | Arboriculture | 3 |
| ORHT 251 | Greenhouse Management | 3 |
Ornamental Horticulture advisement track - Major Field Electives
10 credits - courses with any of the following prefixes: AGBU, AGEN, AGRN, BIOL, ORHT, RECM.
Ornamental Horticulture advisement track - Liberal Arts and Sciences Requirements
| Course Number | Class Name | Credits |
| ENGL 101 | Composition | 3 |
| ENGL | an additional English course excluding ENGL 099 | 3 |
| MATH 111 | Algebra | 3 |
| SCIENCES | any BIOL, CHEM, PHYS, PSCI | 9 |
| SOCIAL SCIENCES | any AAMS, ANTH, ECON, GOVT, HIST, NAMS, PSCY, SOSC | 6 |
| PHYSICAL EDUCATION | PHED | 1 |
| additional courses to total 3 credits | 3 |
Ornamental Horticulture advisement track - General Electives - 5 credits.
Recreation and Sports Area Management advisement track - Major Field Requirements
| Course Number | Class Name | Credits |
| AGEN 122 | Outdoor Power Equipment | 3 |
| AGRN 121 | Soil and Water Equipment | 3 |
| AGSC 111 | Introduction to Soil Science | 3 |
| AGSC 186 | Entomology | 3 |
| AGSC 281 | Plant Pathology | 3 |
| ORHT 121 | Woody Plant Materials | 3 |
| RECM 115 | Introduction to Recreational Service and Policy | 3 |
| RECM 222 | Turfgrass Management I | 3 |
| RECM 225 | Turfgrass Management II | 3 |
Recreation and Sports Area Management advisement track - Major Field Electives
4 credits - courses with any of the following prefixes: AGBU, AGEN, AGRN, BIOL, ORHT, RECM.
Recreation and Sports Area Management advisement track - Liberal Arts and Sciences Requirements
| Course Number | Class Name | Credits |
| ENGL 101 | Composition | 3 |
| ENGL | an additional English course excluding ENGL 099 | 3 |
| MATH 111 | Algebra | 3 |
| BIOL 116 | Botany I | 3 |
| SCIENCES | any BIOL, CHEM, PHYS, PSCI | 6 |
| SOCIAL SCIENCES | any AAMS, ANTH, ECON, GOVT, HIST, NAMS, PSCY, SOSC | 6 |
| PHYSICAL EDUCATION | PHED | 1 |
| additional courses to total 3 credits | 3 |
For more specific information on degree requirements for Agricultural Science Ornamental Horticulture and Recreation and Sports Area Management go to the Registrar's Page.
To view the college course catalog go to course catalog.
For more information about the Agricultural Science Ornamental Horticulture and Recreation and Sports Area Management degree programs contact:
Prof. Ronald Bayzon
BAYZONRD@Cobleskill.edu
518-255-5247
