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Associate of Applied Science in Horticulture Technology
Kent State University

USA

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About this course

What will I learn?

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Horticulture Technology prepares students for careers in landscape management, turf management, urban forestry, nursery and greenhouse operations and related horticultural professions. The program emphasizes practical experience through hands-on training in outdoor labs. Students are required to complete an internship. The program articulates with Kent State's Bachelor of Applied Horticulture degree.

The Horticulture Technology major comprises the following concentrations:

  • Landscape Design
  • Turfgrass Management
  • Urban Forestry

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  • Demonstrate knowledge of plant characteristics, use, identification, and taxonomy.
  • Develop knowledge of the proper safety procedures and their application in the workplace.
  • Develop proper business protocol and specific horticulture concentration applications in the work place.

Examples of Possible Careers

Farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers

First-line supervisors of landscaping, lawn service, and groundskeeping workers

Landscaping and groundskeeping workers

Which department am I in?

College of Applied and Technical Studies

Study options

Full Time (60 Hours)

Tuition fees
$22,316.00 (18,82,889) per year
Start date

January 2025

Venue

Salem Campus

2491 St. Rt. 45 South,

SALEM,

Ohio,

44460, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

New first-year applicants must finish secondary school in their home country by the time of enrollment to be eligible for university (comparable to the completion of senior high school in the U.S.). A student who has previously enrolled in a post-secondary (higher education) institution is required to apply as a transfer student.

All international undergraduate applicants must submit an English language proficiency test score to be considered for a Kent State program unless they meet specific exceptions or apply for conditional admissions.

All undergraduate applicants must obtain one of the following:

TOEFL iBT: 71; Home Edition iBT: 71

Revised PBT: 18 (average score)

IELTS Academic and IELTS indicator: 6.0

Duolingo:100

PTE Academic: 48

Completion of the Kent State University ESL Center Level 8 Intensive English program with a minimum of 3.75 out of 4.0 GPA

ELS Level 112 Intensive English Program completion

SAT: a minimum of 510 evidence-based reading and writing

ACT: a minimum of 21 in English

Application Deadlines: October 1 for Spring Semester; June 1 for Fall Semester.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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