
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
COURSE DETAILS
Horticulture I
Valees# 18051A001
Credits: 2-1/2
Grades: 11,12
Fee: $25.00
Horticulture II
Valees# 18054A001
Credits: 2-1/2
Grades: 12
Fee: $25.00
Instructor Info
Brooke Heinsohn
(630)365-5113 Ext.71450
Horticulture
Program Description
The Horticulture program prepares students to plant, grow, and care for flowers, shrubs, trees and houseplants. Students will learn how to price, market, and sell horticultural products and services. Landscape design and floral design techniques are taught and practiced through school projects and competitions. Plant science and emerging biotechnology techniques will support the curriculum.
This program is for you if you:
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Like growing plants and flowers
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Like working with nature
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Like working with people
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Like working outside
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Are interested in nursery/greenhouse operations
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Are interested in landscaping/turf management
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Are interested in floral design
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Are interested in Agricultural Sciences
Horticulture I
Grades: 11,12
Prerequisite: None
2-1/2 Total Credits
VALEES #: 18051A001
This course offers instruction in landscaping, greenhouse, indoor plant care, floral design and tissue culture. Units of study during the first semester include plant science, landscape maintenance and pruning, landscape design and installation, and holiday floral design and sales. Second semester features greenhouse crops, care and handling of cut flowers, floral design, tissue culture, propagation, marketing and sales. This is a project-based course, so students will be able to work on horticulture projects in their area of interest. Improving computer and workplace skills will be a focus. Participation in FFA activities (high school agriculture student organization) and SAE (Supervised Agricultural Experience) projects is an integral course component for leadership development, career exploration and reinforcement of academic concepts.
Fee: $25.00
Horticulture II
Grade: 12
Prerequisite: Horticulture I and teacher recommendation.
2-1/2 Credits
VALEES #: 18054A001
This course focuses on the landscape, nursery and turf segments of the horticulture industry. Units of study include identifying landscape plants, designing landscape plans using computer design programs, hardscape construction techniques, and installing landscape plants. Agribusiness units will cover calculating prices for work, managing a horticulture business, advertising and sales. Improving computer and workplace skills will be a focus. Participation in FFA (high school agriculture student organization) activities and SAE (Supervised Agricultural Experience) projects is an integral course component for leadership development, career exploration and reinforcement of academic concepts.
Fee: $25.00
IF YOU HAVE COMPLETED:
FVCC HORTICULTURE PROGRAM
You could qualify for a position such as:
Nursery Worker
Golf Course Worker
Fertilizer Plant Worker
Landscape Worker
Grounds Keeper
Floral Shop Worker
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE
You could qualify for a position such as:
Landscape Designer
Florist
Garden Center Manager
Greens Assistant-Superintendent
BACCALAUREATE DEGREE
You could qualify for a position such as:
Green House Manager
Nursery Manager
Greens Superintendent
Landscape Architect
Certified Arborist