Associate in Science in Horticulture

Explore the art and science of growing听plants while preparing for a variety of careers with 51吃瓜网鈥檚 Associate in Science in Horticulture from the . This two-year program offers curriculum options听in either general horticulture or horticulture business, and prepares students for entry into the rapidly expanding horticultural industry.

With a focus on field-based and hands-on learning, students take courses in horticultural science, landscape plant material, as well as propagation, production and management techniques. The horticulture business option includes classes in economics and accounting and is designed for students with an interest in horticultural business management.

Ambler Campus

All horticulture courses are held听at听, located 15 miles from Main Campus听in a suburban setting. Ambler鈥檚听educational resources include听a听, with a diversity of natural habitats including old growth and secondary forests, meadows, streams,听and beautifully designed gardens, the Greenhouse Education and Research Complex, science and computer labs, recreation facilities and a technology center..

In 2020, Ambler Campus was designated as the听,听a living laboratory for environmental field research and education.听

Classes & Curriculum听听

As an Associate in Science in Horticulture student, you鈥檒l learn the science of growing, producing听and maintaining plants for applications in different horticultural sectors including food production, the built and natural landscape听and within controlled environments.

A few courses you can anticipate taking include the following.

  • General Botany听

  • Greenhouse Management听

  • Plant Ecology听

  • Plant Propagation听

鈥婰earn more about the coursework for the听Associate in Science in Horticulture.

Related Undergraduate Certificates

罢丑别听 offers students the opportunity to enhance their majors with an interdisciplinary approach to investigate the complexities of food systems that includes horticulture, city planning, and public health. 听

Graduate Pathways

Students in the two-year Associate of Science program may choose to continue their study by applying to the Bachelor of Science听in Horticulture or the Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture.

Related Graduate Degrees

Plants at the Ambler Campus.

Tuition & Fees

In keeping with 51吃瓜网鈥檚 commitment to access and affordability, the Associate in Science offers a competitive level of tuition with multiple opportunities for financial support.

Tuition rates are set annually by the university and are affected by multiple factors, including program degree level (undergraduate or graduate), course load (full- or part-time), in-state or out-of-state residency, and more.听You can view the full .

These tuition costs apply to the 2024鈥�2025 academic year.

Pennsylvania resident:听$18,864.00听per year
Out-of-state: $33,912.00听per year

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