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Program Description for Ornamental Horticulture	View Basket

Provider

Ferris State University - Main Campus (Big Rapids)

Date of last update

8/11/2011

Description

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 provide students with the experience, training, and practical skills future employers expect. 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, Business Administration, and Applied Biology are some 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.

Contact Name

John Vanderploeg

Contact Phone Number

(231) 591-2547

Contact URL

catalog.ferris.edu/programs/7/

Course Length

60 Hours

Admission Requirements

First year student admission is open to high school graduates (or equivalent) who demonstrate academic preparedness, maturity and seriousness of purpose with educational backgrounds appropriate to their chosen program of study. High school courses and grade point average, ACT composite score, and ACT reading and mathematics subscores will be considered in the admission and placement process. Transfer students must have at least 12 credits at the time of application with a minimum 2.0 overall GPA including an English and mathematics course, or they must provide their high school records and ACT scores for admission review.

Credential Earned

Associate's Degree

Other Credential Description

None

Sources of Financial Assistance Accepted

Individual Training Accounts, Pell Grants, Federal and State aid programs

Estimated Waiting Period to Enter Program

0 Days

License Fee for Employment

Program Cost

$20,880

Additional Costs

Internship/Externship Required

Yes, 5 hours

New Program

Completion Rate

100.0%

Number of Graduates in the last year

Employment Rate

Not Available

Follow-up information is available for 1 out of 4 graduates:

Number Employed:	1
Number in Related Training:	0
Number in the Military:	0
Number Self-Employed:	0
Number not in any of these categories:	0

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Training-Related Placement Rate

Not Available

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Average Starting Wage

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Program Description for Ornamental Horticulture