Horticulture Science (HRTCE)

Location(s): Fort Omaha Campus
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Award: Certificate of Achievement

Pathway to Associates Degree: Horticulture (HRTAS)

Academic Focus Area: Skilled Trades and Technical Sciences

In this program students are provided with a fundamental understanding of plant biology, soil and nutrient management, insects and diseases harmful to plants and methods of plant propagation needed to work in many Horticulture Career areas.

Graduation Requirements

To earn this degree, a student must complete all required courses.

Total credit hours requried to complete this Certificate of Achievement: 51.0

Recommended Full-Time Curriculum Map

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Major Requirements 31.5 credits

HLSM 1001 - Industry Exploration 3.0 Credits
HLSM 1010 - Horticulture Science 4.5 Credits
HLSM 1011 - Soil, Ecology, and Sustainability 4.5 Credits
HLSM 1012 - Plant Physiology 4.5 Credits
HLSM 1013 - Pesticide Applicators’ Certification 4.5 Credits
HLSM 1014 - Entomology 3.0 Credits
HLSM 1015 - Plant Pathology 3.0 Credits
HLSM 1016 - Plant Propagation 4.5 Credits

Option Requirements - 6.0 credits

Select 2 of the following courses.
HLSM 102F - Plant ID and Culture Fall 3.0 Credits
HLSM 102W - Plant ID and Culture Winter 3.0 Credits
HLSM 102S - Plant ID and Culture Spring 3.0 Credits
HLSM 102J - Plant ID and Culture Summer 3.0 Credits

Certificate of Achievement General Education Requirements - 13.5 credits

The following are General Education requirements for a Certificate of Achievement. Students may not use the same course to satisfy more than one degree requirement.

Communication

1 Course 4.5 credit hrs.

Select 1 Level I course from the list of Communication General Education courses in the current course catalog.

Gen Ed Communication course options

Quantitative/Numeracy

1 Course 4.5 - 5.0 credit hrs.

Please check your degree program for recommended Math course.

Select 1 college level math course from the list of General Education math courses in the current course catalog.

Gen Ed Math course options

*Based on the Math course you select, pre-requisites may be required.

Critical Thinking/Creativity & Social/Cultural Awareness

1 Course 4.5 credit hrs.

Select 1course from the list of Humanities or Social Sciences General Education course options in the current course catalog.

Gen Ed Humanities course options

Gen Ed Social Science course options

Recommended Full-Time Curriculum Plan

Horticulture Science (HRTCE)

The following plan is designed to be the most direct path to degree completion and is based on a fall quarter start. Students are expected to meet with their student success navigator or advisor to plan a customized course schedule that meets their specific needs. For more information or assistance with registering, please call 531-622-2400.

Year 1
Quarter 1
HLSM 1001 - Industry Exploration 3.0 Credits
HLSM 1010 - Horticulture Science 4.5 Credits
HLSM 1011 - Soil, Ecology, and Sustainability 4.5 Credits
Quarter 2
HLSM 1013 - Pesticide Applicators’ Certification 4.5 Credits
Quantitative/Numeracy General Education - Select 1 course from the list of Quantitative/Numeracy Skills general education course options.
Option Course - Select 1 of the option courses listed in the degree requirements.
Quarter 3
HLSM 1012 - Plant Physiology 4.5 Credits
Communication General Education - Select 1 course from the list of Communication general education course options.
Option Course - Select 1 of the option courses listed in the degree requirements.
Quarter 4
HLSM 1014 - Entomology 3.0 Credits
Option Course - If needed - Select 1 of the option courses listed in the degree requirements.
Year 2
Quarter 5
Option Course - If needed - Select 1 of the option courses listed in the degree requirements.
Critical Thinking/Creativity & Social/Cultural Awareness General Education - Select 1 course from the list of Humanities or Social Sciences general education course options.
Quarter 6
HLSM 1015 - Plant Pathology 3.0 Credits
HLSM 1016 - Plant Propagation 4.5 Credits

Program Level Student Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate, Create, Evaluate plant maintenance for degree specific plant material
Recognize and relate plant structures and their functions
Analyze and demonstrate understanding of industry needs
Analyze and evaluate environmental impact from work related choices
Develop and demonstrate interpersonal and workplace communication skills