Associate in Science in Horticulture - General Horticulture in Philadelphia United States | Temple University

Students enrolled in the Associate's Degree in Horticulture study plant science fundamentals, landscape vegetation, and practical installation and care methods. The program emphasizes experiential learning through mandatory fieldwork. This curriculum equips graduates to enter the fast-growing horticulture sector. By mastering both the artistic and scientific aspects of cultivating various plants (including perennials, annuals, trees, shrubs, and turfgrass) along with foundational design principles, students gain qualifications for diverse career paths. Alumni have secured positions as nursery/greenhouse managers, landscaping professionals, estate gardeners, floral arrangers, landscape designers, interior plant specialists, and therapeutic horticulturists. General Horticulture Track This Associate's Degree pathway provides comprehensive training across all horticultural disciplines, with opportunities to focus on specific interests like floral artistry, eco-friendly pest control, or tree care. Horticulture Business Track This degree concentration combines landscape horticulture training with essential business education for aspiring entrepreneurs.