This two-year Associate of Applied Science degree prepares students for a wide range of horticultural careers.  Golf course superintendent, greenhouse grower, and public garden horticulturist are some of the many career options available.

The OHT program provides hands-on instruction.  Students are prepared for a career in horticulture using the same equipment and techniques used by the professionals in the field.  Students learn installation, maintenance, and health diagnosis of landscape plants while considering their aesthetic and functional importance.  Skills in landscape design, greenhouse environments, propagation, and turfgrass management are also established.

Training is conducted on our beautifully landscaped campus and Katke Golf Course.  Instructional facilities also include a state-of-the-art computerized rooftop greenhouse.  Additionally, internships provide students with the experience, training, and practical skills future employers expect.

FSU offers a unique experience for people who prefer small class sizes, experienced and dedicated faculty, and a community that knows students by name.

In addition to the numerous job positions available upon graduation, this degree offers other options as well.  Students may build upon this program to earn a bachelor’s degree.  Small Business & Entrepreneurship plus Applied Biology are two of the most popular bachelor degree options.

Traditionally, students begin coursework in the fall.  However, to accommodate individual needs, students may begin studies in any semester.