Associate in Applied Science Degree
(Application Curriculum Code - 0611)
The trees, shrubs, flowers and outdoor living areas of our nation are the tools and workplace of the landscape professional. A daily involvement with ornamental plants and construction materials in careers that enrich the lives of all those served is the reward of employment in the field of landscaping.
At SUNY Cobleskill, an extensive greenhouse range, nursery growing area, arboretum, landscaped campus, landscape design studio, computer aided drafting facility, science laboratories and the most modern equipment available provide a job-like training environment for students.
Career Opportunities
The Landscape Development major is for the student seeking a career in the design, installation or management of private and commercial landscapes. Employment opportunities in Landscape Development include: landscape designers, landscape architects, landscape contractors, estate gardeners, public grounds maintenance personnel and landscape irrigation specialists.
Transfer Opportunities
Graduates of the Landscape Development curriculum successfully transfer as Landscape Architecture majors to many senior colleges, including SUNY Environmental Science and Forestry, and the College of Agriculture at Cornell under the guidelines of a “2+2” transfer agreement.
Degree Requirements
To fulfill requirements for the Associate in Applied Science degree, the candidate in the major field of Landscape Development must complete a minimum of 66 credit hours of academic work with a GPA of not less than 2.00. These include 36 credits of major field requirements, 22 credits in prescribed areas of liberal arts and sciences, and 8 credits of general electives
Major Field Requirements (36 credits)
| Code | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AGEN 112 | Surveying and Land Measurement | 2 |
| AGSC 111 | Introduction to Soil Science | 3 |
| AGSC 186 | Entomology | 3 |
| AGSC 281 | Plant Pathology | 3 |
| ORHT 113 | Horticultural Field Experiences | 1 |
| ORHT 114 | Horticultural Field Experiences | 1 |
| ORHT 121 | Woody Plant Materials | 3 |
| ORHT 122 | Environmental Design I | 3 |
| ORHT 160 | Landscape Contracts | 1 |
| ORHT 161 | Landscape Graphics | 2 |
| ORHT 200 | Plant Science Occupational Experiences | 1 |
| ORHT 210 | Plant Science Occupational Experiences | 1 |
| ORHT 221 | Landscape Construction | 3 |
| ORHT 223 | Environmental Design II | 3 |
| ORHT 282 | Arboriculture | 3 |
| Plant Science Elective (any course with the prefix of AGSC, AGRN, ORHT or RECM) | 3 |
Students should check with their advisors to make sure courses are taken in proper sequence and any prerequisites have been met. Some flexibility is available as to when courses must be taken. Students should consult with their advisors during the scheduling process.
Liberal Arts and Sciences Requirements
ENGL 101 – 3 credits, additional ENGL course (not including ENGL 099 ); 1 credit in Physical Education (PHED); 6 credits of Science/Mathematics (any BIOL, CHEM, PHYS, PSCI; BIOL 111 or BIOL 116 , MATH 111 , and CHEM 111 recommended); 6 credits Social Science (any AAMS, ANTH, ECON, GOVT, HIST, NAMS, PSYC, SOSC); and additional Liberal Arts and Sciences courses totaling 3 credits (AAMS, AGSC, ANTH, ARTS, BIOL, CHEM, ECON, ENGL, FREN, GOVT, HIST, HUMS, MATH, MUSC, NAMS, PHED, PHIL, PHYS, PSCI, PSYC, SOSC, SPAN) .
General Electives
8 credits.
Suggested Course Sequence
First Semester
| Code | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AGSC 111 | Introduction to Soil Science | 3 |
| ORHT 113 | Horticultural Field Experiences | 1 |
| ORHT 121 | Woody Plant Materials | 3 |
| ORHT 122 | Environmental Design I | 3 |
| ENGL 101 | Composition I | 3 |
| PHED | Physical Education | 1 |
| Science/Mathematics | 3 |
Second Semester
| Code | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AGEN 112 | Surveying and Land Measurement | 2 |
| ORHT 114 | Horticultural Field Experiences | 1 |
| ORHT 160 | Landscape Contracts | 1 |
| ORHT 161 | Landscape Graphics | 2 |
| ENGL | English | 3 |
| Science/Mathematics | 3 | |
| Liberal Arts and Science Elective | 3 | |
| General Electives | 1 |
Third Semester
| Code | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AGSC 281 | Plant Pathology | 3 |
| ORHT 200 | Plant Science Occupational Experiences | 1 |
| ORHT 221 | Landscape Construction | 3 |
| ORHT 223 | Environmental Design II | 3 |
| Social Science | 3 | |
| General Electives | 4 |
Fourth Semester