Greenhouse-Nursery

Fall 2018

Enrollment:

Fall, Winter, Spring

Degrees and Certificates

Program Website:

View the program website

Tuition and Fees

http://www.ccs.spokane.edu/TuitionFees

Additional Costs

Books$195
Supplies and Equipment$30

Program Description

The Greenhouse Nursery program provides a study of ornamental plant materials, plant propagation, greenhouse construction and nursery and greenhouse management methods.

At the completion of the second year, the student may receive the associate in applied science degree.

The following is a typical student schedule, individual student schedules may differ slightly depending on course availability.  Courses may be offered only in the quarter indicated. Outlined curriculum assumes students begin the program fall quarter and continue winter and spring quarters, with summer quarter off. It is recommended that students work closely with the program adviser or when planning classes.

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Apply the concepts of floral design and management to a commercial florist business.
  2. Apply growing and maintenance practices to greenhouse and container grown stock during the course of the year.
  3. Identify and be able to care for the major indoor plants used in interiorscaping.
  4. Understand and apply the principles of business management and human relations to agribusiness management.

Career Opportunities

Greenhouse manager, retail sales manager, business manager, head grower, assistant grower, estate gardener, and more.

AAS - SCC

Offered at Locations:  Spokane Community College

First Quarter
AGHRT103Introduction to Greenhouse and Nursery Production 3
AGHRT104Principles of Pest Management 25
AGHRT110Fall Landscape Plant Materials 5
AGHRT184AgHort Occupational Preparation 11
14

Second Quarter
AGHRT111House Plants 25
AGHRT116Green Industry Business Management 25
AGHRT126Computer Essentials for Environmental Sciences 32
ENVS 210Environmental Soil Science 25
17

Third Quarter
AGHRT105Horticultural Retail Sales 23
AGHRT109Introduction to Vegetable Gardening 23
AGHRT112Spring Landscape Plant Materials 25
AGHRT185AgHort Occupational Preparation 11
ENVS 110Plant Biology 25
17

Fourth Quarter
AGHRT106Greenhouse and Nursery Management I 25
AGHRT115Pruning 2
AGHRT204Landscape Design 1 24
AGHRT211Floral Design Techniques 25
16

Fifth Quarter
AGHRT107Greenhouse and Nursery Management II 25
AGHRT202Principles of Irrigation 24
AGHRT219Soil Management and Fertility 25
14

Sixth Quarter
AGGEN151Shop Skills 4
AGHRT108Greenhouse and Nursery Management III 24
AGHRT195Practicum 42
AGHRT230Plant Problem Diagnosis 25
AGHRT232Pest Management Project 22
17
95 credits are required for the AAS
1AGHRT 185 and 184 are related education requirements.
2Related education requirement.
3AGHRT 126 may be substituted with CIS 105 or 110. Related education requirement.
4Practicum may be taken at any time during the second year.

Disclaimer: The college cannot guarantee courses will be offered in the quarters indicated. During the period this guide is in circulation, there may be curriculum revisions and program changes. Students are responsible for consulting the appropriate academic unit or adviser for more current and specific information. the information in this guide is subject to change and does not constitute an agreement between the college and the student.