Why Choose Ornamental Horticulture Technology?
This two-year Associate of Applied Science degree prepares students for a wide range of horticultural careers. Golf course superintendent, greenhouse grower, public garden horticulturist, turfgrass management, landscape/grounds management and pest management are some of the many career options available. The program utilizes a broad-based approach to instruction. 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 p
