Ornamental Horticulture Technology (OHT)

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Ornamental Horticulture Technology OHT

Degree Type: Associate in Applied Science

Career Path: Natural Resources and Agriscience

Required Courses		Credit Hours
General Education
This degree requires completion of the General Education requirements for an Associate in Applied Science degree. Details of these requirements are delineated on the General Education website. Courses listed below as program/major required courses with the indicators: C, S, Z, R, G, may also be used to satisfy some of these general education requirements.
Program
MATH 115	College Algebra	3
BIOL 113	Basic Botany*Z	3
HORT 111	Landscape Plant Identification 1	3
HORT 112	Landscape Plant Identification 2	3
HORT 136	Plant Pathology	3
HORT 138	Insect Pest Management	4
HORT 143	Intro Soil Science/Fertility	4
HORT 150	Landscape Design	4
HORT 151	Landscape Plant Management	4
HORT 152	Plant Propogation	2
HORT 201	Horticulture Pest Field Study	3
HORT 225	Turfgrass Management	4
HORT 250	Horticulture Seminar	1
HORT 291	OHT Internship	5
MGMT 310	Small Business Management	3
Minimum credit hours required for A.A.S. degree:		60

Why Choose Ornamental Horticulture Technology?

Course work covers the identification, growth and development of landscape plants. Students learn to identify woody, herbaceous and turfgrass plants used for landscaping purposes. Students also learn how to recognize and safely control the harmful diseases, insects and weeds that affect these plants. Landscape design theories are stressed, helping students produce landscape plans for aesthetically and functionally pleasing environments.

Students have the opportunity to use modern classrooms, greenhouses and laboratories. Practical experience is gained on the University's beautifully landscaped campus and 18-hole golf course.

This two-year associate of applied science degree can be laddered into one of more than 20 advanced degree programs at Ferris including biology, marketing and business.

Get a Great Job

The ornamental horticulture industry in Michigan is experiencing steady growth from year to year. This means that the demand for highly skilled employees is on the rise. Ferris State prepares its students by providing training in the latest technologies.

The program takes a broad-based approach to preparing students, and our graduates are prepared to secure employment in a wide range of different career options in the horticulture field. Graduates become specialists who maintain ornamental plantings or manage grounds maintenance operations for housing developments, parks, schools and industry. Other graduates specialize in turfgrass management, becoming golf course superintendents or managers of lawn care companies.

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.

Graduation Requirements

The Ornamental Horticulture Technology program leads to an associate in applied science degree. Graduation requires a minimum 2.0 GPA overall. Students must complete 60 credits including all general education requirements as outlined on the General Education website.

More Information

Department of Biological Sciences
Ferris State University
820 Campus Drive/ASC 2004
Big Rapids, MI 49307-2225
Phone: 231-591-2550