Horticulture Academy

Join the Horticulture Career Academy while you're still in high school. It’s free through EICC. The skills you learn are highly valued by landscape design companies, nurseries, and public parks departments and can lead to an entry-level position. After high school, keep going. Build on your knowledge and earn a Horticulture Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degree in just over a year. This is a great way to advance your skills and your career, while saving time and money.

Start your Horticulture degree during high school

During high shool

AGH:12 Introduction to Turfgrass Management, 3 credits
WBL:101 Exploring Careers: AFNR, 1 credit
AGH:143 Equipment Repair, 3 credits

AGH:252 Horticulture Pest Management, 3 credits
AGH:142 Landscape Construction, 3 credits

FINISH YOUR DEGREE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL

Your Career in Horticulture

Choose from a wide variety of career paths in horticulture, ranging from turfgrass management to landscaping. One may be perfect for you. Check them out!

Landscape Designer
Design outdoor spaces by integrating aesthetics and functionality. Landscape designers work with clients to create beautiful and sustainable gardens, parks, and public spaces.
Greenhouse Manager
Oversee all aspects of greenhouse operations, ensuring optimal growing conditions for plants, managing staff, and coordinating plant care and sales.
Commercial Horticulturalist
Manage the large-scale production and marketing of plants and crops. Work in nurseries or horticultural companies, supplying plants to retailers and consumers.

Turfgrass Manager
Maintain sports fields, golf courses, public parks, and more, ensuring that the grass and landscaping are in peak condition. Turfgrass managers play a key role in managing turf health, pest control, and irrigation.
Hemp Production Specialist
Oversee the cultivation and harvesting of hemp crops, maintaining quality and adhering to regulatory standards for products like fiber, oils, and textiles. Specialists focus on sustainable practices and growing techniques to maximize yields and meet market demands.
Floral Designer
Create stunning floral displays for events, businesses, and retail, using an eye for design to craft beautiful, impactful arrangements.

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Your Degree = Success

Complete your education in two years. Qualify for better jobs. Earn a higher salary. Enjoy a better quality of life. The benefits of an associate's degree are impressive and wide-ranging.

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