Career and Technological Programs  

The Division of Agriculture and Forest Resources. 5

AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY.. 5

AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY.. 5

Plant Science. 5

Animal Science. 6

Livestock Health. 6

Poultry Technology Option. 7

AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY.. 7

FOREST TECHNOLOGY.. 8

First Year. 8

Second Year. 8

WILDLIFE TECHNOLOGY.. 9

First Year. 9

Summer Session. 9

Second Year. 9

FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES TECHNOLOGY.. 9

Children and Family Services. 10

Interior Design. 10

Fashion Merchandising. 11

Hospitality Management 11

Golf Club Management 12

ENVIRONMENTAL HORTICULTURE TECHNOLOGY.. 12

Golf Turf Management 12

Commercial Turf Management 13

Ornamental Production. 14

ABAC-ON-THE ISLAND.. 15

The Division of Business Administration. 17

Information Technology. 17

Certificate in Information Technology. 17

GENERAL BUSINESS. 18

CONCENTRATION IN BUSINESS. 18

MANAGEMENT AND MARKETING.. 19

Fashion Merchandising. 19

Certificate in Management and Marketing. 20

The Division of Nursing. 21

ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAM... 21

Program Outcomes. 21

STANDARDS FOR ADMISSION AND RETENTION.. 21

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS. 21

ACADEMIC REGULATIONS. 22

READMISSION REQUIREMENTS. 22

Cost of the Program.. 23

CURRICULUM FOR GENERIC RN TRACK.. 24

CURRICULUM FOR LPN TO RN  TRANSITION TRACK.. 25

The Division of Social Science. 26

CRIMINAL JUSTICE General Option. 26

Law Enforcement 27

HUMAN SERVICES TECHNOLOGY.. 27

General Option. 27

Children and Family Services Option. 28

Social and Legal Services Option. 28

Cooperative Degree Program Abraham Baldwin College and East Central Technical Institute  30

Accounting. 30

Advanced Telecommunications Technology. 30

Business and Office Technology. 30

Culinary Arts. 30

Industrial Maintenance Technology. 30

Practical Nursing and Medical Assisting. 30

Telecommunications. 30

Welding. 30

Cooperative Degree Program Abraham Baldwin College and Moultrie Area Technical Institute  31

Accounting      Diesel Equipment Technology. 31

Advanced Air Conditioning        Drafting   Technology Electrical Construction and. 31

Advanced Drafting       Maintenance. 31

Advanced Drafting and       Electronics Technology   Design Fire Science Technology. 31

Advanced Machine Tool      Industrial Maintenance    Technology   Technology. 31

Air Conditioning Technology       Marketing Management 31

Automotive Collision Repair      Masonry. 31

Automotive Technology     Medical Assisting. 31

Business and Office     Practical Nursing   Technology Plumbing. 31

Cabinet Making     Radiologic Technology. 31

Commercial Carpentry      Residential Carpentry. 31

Computer Information Systems. 31

The Career and/or Technological Programs are designed to prepare a student for employment immediately after completion of the prescribed courses of study. These programs are under the direction of the various academic divisions listed in the College Parallel programs section of this catalog. Many courses listed in Career programs are approved for College Parallel programs.

1.         The Division of Agriculture and Forest Resources

            a.         Agricultural Business Technology

            b.         Agricultural Technology

                        1. Plant Science

                        2. Animal Science

                        3. Livestock Health

                        4. Poultry Technology

            c.         Agricultural Engineering Technology

                        1. Agricultural Engineering Technology

            d.         Forest Technology

            e.         Wildlife Technology

            f.          Family and Consumer Sciences Technology

                        1. Children and Family Services

                        2. Interior Design

                        3. Fashion Merchandising

                        4. Hospitality Management

                        5. Golf Club Management

            g.         Environmental Horticulture Technology

                        1. Golf Turf Management         

                        2. Commercial Turf Management

                        3. Landscape Design and Grounds Management

4. Ornamental Production

5. Golf and Grounds Management: ABAC-on-the-Island (St. Simon’s Island)

2.         The Division of Business Administration

            a.         Information Technology

                        1. Software Applications

                        2. Computer Programming

                        3. Network Support

                        4. Certificate in Information Technology

            b.         General Business

                        1. General Business

                        2. Concentration in Business

            c.         Management and Marketing

                        1. Management and Marketing

                        2. Fashion Merchandising

                        3. Certificate in Management and Marketing

3.         The Division of Nursing

            a.         Nursing Education

4.         The Division of Social Science

            a.         Criminal Justice

                        1. General

                        2. Law Enforcement

            b.         Human Services Technology

                        1. General

                        2. Children and Family Services

3. Social and Legal Services


 

The Division of Agriculture
and Forest Resources

 

AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY

The two-year program is designed to prepare a student for employment in occupations in agricultural management, mid-management or marketing which require an agricultural college education but not necessarily a senior college degree. The course of study includes a general education core, general business and agribusiness courses, plus a choice of agricultural specialties. Upon completion of the graduation requirements, an Associate of Applied Science degree in Agricultural Business Technology is awarded.

 

COURSES                                                                                                            Hours

ACCT      2101       Principles of Accounting I.............................................................. 3

AECO      1150       Farm Organization and Management............................................. 3

AECO      2260       Agricultural Marketing.................................................................... 3

CISM       2201       Fundamentals of Computer Applications..................................... 3

COMM    1100       Human Communications.................................................................. 3

ENGL       1101       Composition I.................................................................................... 3

ENGL       1102       Composition II OR

BUSA      2105       Communicating in the Bus Environment....................................... 3

HIST        2112       United States History II................................................................... 3

MATH    1002       Technical Mathematics.................................................................... 3

POLS       1101       American Government..................................................................... 3

Agricultural Specialty: Select 3 classes from the following areas:              

    Agricultural Engineering............................................................................................. 3

    Animal Science                                                                                                              3

    Crop Science                                                                                                                  ............................................................................................................. 3

    Soil Science                                                                                                                    ............................................................................................................. 4

                                                                                                               subtotal   9-10 hrs

Business Specialty: Select 2 classes from the following areas:   

    Marketing                                                                                                                       ............................................................................................................. 3

    Management                                                                                                                  ............................................................................................................. 3

                                                                                                                subtotal   6 hrs.

ACCT      2102       Principles of Accounting II OR

BUSA      2155       Business  Law OR

CISM       2265       Microcomputer Spreadsheet Applications................................... 3

Elective                                                                                                                                ............................................................................................................. 3

AGRI 2206* Internship ................................................................................................. 12

Physical Education as required

Freshman Seminar                                                                                      TOTAL 63-64

* Grade of “C” or better in ENGL 1102/BUSA 2105 or Regent’s Exam.

*A student must complete 30 hours of course work before taking AGRI 2206.

 

 

 

AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY


Plant Science

 

The Plant Science curriculum is designed for a student desiring preparation in the crop production sector of agriculture. This training affords the student knowledge of immediate value on the crop-production farm. A student completing this course work will receive the Associate of Applied Science degree in Agricultural Technology.

COURSES                                                                                                            Hours

CISM       2201       Fundamentals of Computer Applications..................................... 3

HIST        2112       United States History II................................................................... 3

POLS       1101       American Government..................................................................... 3

ENGL       1101       Composition I.................................................................................... 3

ENGL       1102       Composition II OR

BUSA      2105       Communicating in the Business Environment............................. 3

COMM    1100       Human Communications.................................................................. 3

MATH    1002       Technical Mathematics.................................................................... 3

AECO      1150       Farm Organization and Management............................................. 3

AECO      2258       Agricultural Economics................................................................... 3

AENT      1110       Farm Machinery and Equipment.................................................... 3

AENG      2207       Metal Technology............................................................................ 3

AENT      2220       Drainage, Irrigation, and Erosion Control..................................... 3

AGRP      1125       Fundamentals of Plant Protection.................................................. 3

AGRY      2020       Soils and Fertilizers........................................................................... 4

AGRY      2030       Field Crop Production...................................................................... 3

AGRY      1110       Forage Crops and Pasture............................................................... 3

Elective*                                                                                                                              ............................................................................................................. 3

AGRI       2207**  Internship......................................................................................... 12

Physical Education as required

Freshman Seminar                                                                                            TOTAL 64

* Grade of “C” or better in ENGL 1101 and ENGL 1102/BUSA 2105 or Regent’s Exam.

*Elective credit must be outside the Division of Agricultural and Forest Resources.

**A student must complete 30 hours of course work before taking AGRI 2207.

 

 

Animal Science

 

The Animal Science curriculum is designed for a student desiring training in the livestock production sector of agriculture. Emphasis is upon selection, feeding, health, reproduction, and marketing of livestock. A student completing this course work will receive the Associate of Applied Science degree in Agricultural Technology.

COURSES                                                                                                            Hours

ASLH      2010/2010L Introduction to Animal Science/Lab........................................ 4

ASLH      1110       Livestock Evaluation and Selection............................................... 3

ASLH      1115       Livestock Production....................................................................... 3

ENGL       1101       Composition I.................................................................................... 3

ENGL       1102       Composition II OR

BUSA      2105       Communicating in the Business Environment............................. 3

HIST        2112       United States History II .................................................................. 3

POLS       1101       American Government..................................................................... 3

COMM    1100       Human Communications.................................................................. 3

MATH    1002       Technical Mathematics.................................................................... 3

ASLH      1120       Herd Health........................................................................................ 3

ASLH      2215       Feeding Farm Animals..................................................................... 3

AGRI       2208*    Internship ..................................................................................... *12

Electives in General Agriculture..................................................................................... 9

Select 12 hours from the following:  

CISM       2201       Fundamentals of Computer Applications..................................... 3

BUSA      1105       Introduction to Business................................................................. 3

BUSA      2155       Business Law.................................................................................... 3               

FACS 2293/SOCI 2293 Introduction to Marriage & Family........................................ 3

ASLH      2203       Elements of Dairying........................................................................ 3

ASLH      2205       Beef Cattle Production..................................................................... 3

ASLH      2210       Swine Production.............................................................................. 3

Physical Education as required

Freshman Seminar

Regents’ Test                                                                                                   TOTAL 67

*A student must complete 30 hours of course work before taking AGRI 2208.

 

 

Livestock Health

 

The Livestock Health Technology curriculum is designed for a student desiring training in the livestock management and health sector of agriculture. The courses will emphasize all aspects of dealing with and maintaining healthy, productive livestock. This includes knowing how healthy animals function, how to manage them to maintain a good level of health, and how to recognize problems when they occur. A student completing this course work will receive the Associate of Applied Science degree in Agricultural Technology with an option in Livestock Health.

COURSES                                                                                                            Hours

ASLH      2010/2010L Introduction to Animal Science/Lab........................................ 4

ASLH      1110       Livestock Evaluation and Selection............................................... 3

ASLH      1120       Herd Health........................................................................................ 3

ENGL       1101       Composition I.................................................................................... 3

ENGL       1102       Composition II OR

BUSA      2105       Communicating in the Business Environment............................. 3

HIST        2112       United States History II................................................................... 3

POLS       1101       American Government..................................................................... 3

COMM    1100       Human Communications.................................................................. 3

MATH    1002       Technical Mathematics.................................................................... 3

PSYC       1101       Introduction to General Psychology OR

FACS       2293/SOCI 2293 Introduction to Marriage & Family.................................. 3

AGRI       2208*    Internship......................................................................................... 12

Select 6 hours from the following:    

AGRY      1110       Forage Crops and Pastures............................................................. 3

AECO      2258       Agricultural Economics................................................................... 3

CISM       2201       Fundamentals of Computer Applications..................................... 3               

BUSA      2155       Business Law.................................................................................... 3

Select 15 hours from the following:  

ASLH      1115       Livestock Production....................................................................... 3

ASLH      2203       Elements of Dairying........................................................................ 3

ASLH      2205       Beef Cattle Production..................................................................... 3

ASLH      2210       Swine Production.............................................................................. 3

ASLH      2215       Feeding Farm Animals..................................................................... 3

ASLH      2220       Horse Production.............................................................................. 3

ASLH      2225       Reproduction of Livestock.............................................................. 3

Physical Education as required

Freshman Seminar

Regents’ Test required                                                                                   TOTAL 64

*A student must complete 30 hours of course work before taking AGRI 2208.

 

 

Poultry Technology Option

 

The Poultry Technology Option is designed for a student desiring training for entry-level management positions in the poultry industry. Emphasis will be on the Poultry and Animal science, business, and communications courses in preparation for these careers. A students completing this course work will receive the Associate of Applied Science degree in Agricultural Technology with a poultry technology option.

COURSES                                                                                                            Hours

ACCT      2101       Accounting I..................................................................................... 3

AECO      2260       Agricultural Marketing.................................................................... 3

AENT      1113       Power Equipment.............................................................................. 3

ASLH      2010/2010L Introduction to Animal Science/Lab........................................ 4

ASLH      1110       Livestock Evaluation and Selection............................................... 3

ASLH      1125       Introduction to Poultry Science.................................................... 3

ASLH      2215       Feeding Farm Animals..................................................................... 3

ASLH      2228       Poultry Production & Management............................................... 3

BUSA      1105       Introduction to Business................................................................. 3

CISM       2201       Fundamentals of Computer Applications..................................... 3

ENGL       1101       Composition I.................................................................................... 3

ENGL       1102       Composition II OR

BUSA      2105       Communicating in the Business Environment............................. 3

HIST        2112       United States History II................................................................... 3

POLS       1101       American Government..................................................................... 3

COMM    1100       Human Communications.................................................................. 3

MATH    1002       Technical Mathematics.................................................................... 3

AGRI       2208       Internship......................................................................................... 12

General Animal Science electives (over 2000 level)..................................................... 6

Physical Education as required

Freshman Seminar

Regents’ Test required                                                                                   TOTAL 67

AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

The Agricultural Engineering Technology Program is designed to educate a student in the repair, service, operation, and marketing of equipment used in agricultural production, industrial applications, and turfgrass management. This program of study is intended to provide young men and women with the education needed for entry-level positions in both the agricultural and industrial equipment areas. A student will also have received sufficient courses in the general education area to allow for rising to middle management level positions. Typical employment opportunities include parts manager, service manager, or service representative. Upon completion of the program of study, the student is eligible for the Associate of Applied Science degree in Agricultural Engineering Technology.

A grade of less than C indicates a level of knowledge that is unacceptable in a professional field. A student is required to earn a C or better in all AENG/AENT courses.

 

ENGL       1101       Composition I.................................................................................... 3

ENGL       1102       Composition II OR

BUSA      2105       Communicating in the Business Environment............................. 3

COMM    1100       Human Communications.................................................................. 3

MATH    1002       Technical Mathematics.................................................................... 3

HIST        2112       United States History II................................................................... 3

POLS       1101       American Government..................................................................... 3

AENT      1113       Power Equipment.............................................................................. 3

AENT      1120       Principles of Engines........................................................................ 3

AENG      2207       Metal Technology............................................................................ 3

AENT      2269*    Internship......................................................................................... 12

AENT      2213       Principles of Hydraulics................................................................... 3

AENT      2280       Farm Electrification........................................................................... 3

AECO      2258       Agricultural Economics OR

ECON      2106       Principles of Microeconomics........................................................ 3

CISM       2201       Fundamentals of Computer Applications..................................... 3

BUSA      1105       Introduction to Business................................................................. 3

Elective                                                                                                                                ............................................................................................................. 3

Depending on a student’s particular interest he/she will choose one of the following groups of electives:

AECO      1150       Farm Organization and Management............................................. 3

AGRP      1125       Fundamentals of Plant Protection.................................................. 3

CRSS       2010K    Plant Science..................................................................................... 4

OR

FRSC       1190       Natural Resource Conservation..................................................... 3

FRSC       1192       Forest Wildlife Management.......................................................... 3

Elective                                                                                                                                ............................................................................................................. 3

OR

AENG      2210       Surveying........................................................................................... 3

AENT      2220       Drainage, Irrigation and Erosion Control...................................... 3

HORT      2215       Landscape Design............................................................................ 3

OR

ASLH      2010/2010L Livestock Evaluation and Selection......................................... 3

ASLH      1115       Livestock Production....................................................................... 3

ASLH      2010       Introduction to Animal Science/Lab.............................................. 4

   

Physical Education as required

Freshman Seminar

TOTAL 66-67

*A student must complete 30 hours of course work before taking AENT 2269.

 

 

FOREST TECHNOLOGY

 

The objective of this major is to educate a student in the basic concepts and practical techniques of forestry. It is intended that a graduate will function in a supporting capacity to professional foresters in private, state, and federal organizations.

To receive the Associate of Applied Science degree in Forestry, a student must complete the following courses. A grade of C or better is required in ENGL 1101, MATH 1002, and all courses with an FRSC prefix.

 

First Year

COURSES                                                                                                            Hours

ENGL       1101       Composition I.................................................................................... 3

ENGL       1102       Composition II OR

BUSA      2105       Communicating in the Business Environment............................. 3

MATH    1002       Technical Mathematics.................................................................... 3

AENT      1113       Power Equipment ............................................................................. 3

BUSA      2155       Business Law OR

BUSA      1105       Introduction to Business................................................................. 3

FRSC       1190       Natural Resource Conservation..................................................... 3

HIST        2112       United States History II .................................................................. 3

POLS       1101       American Government..................................................................... 3

COMM    1100       Human Communications.................................................................. 3

Second Year

COURSES (Fall semester)                                                                                Hours

FRSC       2225       Forest Measurements I.................................................................... 2

FRSC       2230       Forest Ecology & Soils.................................................................... 4

FRSC       1155       Microcomputers in Forest Resources........................................... 2

FRSC       2235       Forest Surveying & Mapping......................................................... 4

FRSC       1170       Dendrology........................................................................................ 3

FRSC       2240       Forest Safety..................................................................................... 1

COURSES (Spring Semester)

FRSC       2245       Aerial Photography and Mapping................................................. 4

FRSC       2270       Principles of Supervision................................................................. 2

FRSC       2255       Forest Measurements II................................................................... 5

FRSC       2250       Forest Protection.............................................................................. 2

FRSC       2265       Silviculture......................................................................................... 4

COURSES (Summer Term)

FRSC       2275       Forest Industries............................................................................... 2

FRSC       2280       Forest Harvesting............................................................................. 2

FRSC       2285       Forestry Seminar............................................................................... 1

FRSC       2290       Timber Management........................................................................ 5

Physical Education as required

Freshman Seminar

Regents’ Test required                                                                                       TOTAL 70

NOTE: Courses in each term of the second year are taken together as a unit. A Wildlife Technology student who desires to continue on for the Forestry Technology degree should not take FOR 2265 during the fall semester as it will be taken as part of the spring semester block of forestry courses.

 

WILDLIFE TECHNOLOGY

The objective of this major is to educate a student in the basic concepts and techniques of Wildlife Management. It is intended that a student who graduates under this program will function in a supporting capacity to professionals employed by private, state, and federal organizations. To receive the Associate of Applied Science degree in Wildlife Technology, a student must complete the following courses. A grade of C or better is required in ENGL 1101, MATH 1002, and all courses with an FRSC prefix.

First Year

COURSES                                                                                                            Hours

ENGL       1101       Composition I.................................................................................... 3

ENGL       1102       Composition II OR

BUSA      2105       Communicating in the Business Environment............................. 3

MATH    1002       Technical Mathematics.................................................................... 3

AENT      1113       Power Equipment.............................................................................. 3

FRSC       1170       Dendrology........................................................................................ 3

FRSC       1130       Soils & Herbaceous Vegetation..................................................... 3

FRSC       1140       Forest Measurements & Mapping I.............................................. 3

FRSC       1155       Microcomputers in Forest Resources........................................... 2

FRSC       1190       Natural Resource Conservation..................................................... 3

FRSC       1192       Forest Wildlife Management.......................................................... 3

HIST        2112       United States History II................................................................... 3

Summer Session

COURSES                                                                                                            Hours

FRSC       2240       Forest Safety..................................................................................... 1

FRSC       2260       Conservation Law Enforcement..................................................... 3

FRSC       2261       Forest Game Management............................................................... 3

FRSC       2262       Aquatic Resource Management..................................................... 3

Elective (not required for degree)

FRSC       2266       Aquatic Habitat Management........................................................ 3

Second Year

COURSES                                                                                                            Hours

BIOL        2107 /2107L Principles of Biology I/Lab....................................................... 4               

BIOL        2108/2108L Principles of Biology II/Lab...................................................... 4

FRSC       1160       Forest Surveying.............................................................................. 3

FRSC       1135       Nongame Wildlife............................................................................. 2

FRSC       2265       Silviculture......................................................................................... 4

FRSC       2263       Advanced Wildlife Technology..................................................... 3

FRSC       2270       Principles of Supervision................................................................. 2

POLS       1101       American Government..................................................................... 3

CRJU       2155       Criminal Evidence and Procedures OR

CRJU       2200       Criminal Law...................................................................................... 3

COMM    1100       Human Communications.................................................................. 3

FRSC       2264       Wildlife Seminar................................................................................ 1

Physical Education as required

Freshman Seminar

Regents’ Test required                                                                       TOTAL 74-77

FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES TECHNOLOGY

The two-year Family and Consumer Sciences program offers four programs of study designed to prepare students for employment in Family and Consumer Sciences related occupations. Upon completion of the selected option, the student is eligible to receive the Associate of Applied Science degree in Family and Consumer Sciences.

Children and Family Services

This curriculum is appropriate for a student wishing to prepare for work with young children in public nursery schools, day care centers, child-serving agencies, children’s clinics and hospitals, and agencies dealing with family adjustment.

COURSES                                                                                                            Hours

CISM       2201       Fundamentals of Computer Applications..................................... 3

ENGL       1101       Composition I.................................................................................... 3

ENGL       1102       Composition II OR

BUSA      2105       Communicating in the Business Environment............................. 3

FACS       1103       Child Development........................................................................... 3

FACS       1151       Wellness Nutrition........................................................................... 3

FACS       2211       Children’s Creative Activities......................................................... 3

FACS       2206       Internship........................................................................................... 3

FACS/SOCI 2293 Introduction to Marriage and Family............................................. 3

GNDR      1101       Introduction to Gender Studies...................................................... 2

HIST        2112       United States History II................................................................... 3

MATH    1002       Technical Mathematics (or higher)................................................ 3

POLS       1101       American Government..................................................................... 3

PSYC       1101       Introduction to General Psychology............................................. 3

PSYC       2103       Introduction to Human Development OR

SOCI        2400       Human Services Lab in Field Work................................................ 3

SOCI        1101       Introduction to Sociology............................................................... 3

COMM    1100       Human Communications.................................................................. 3

SOCI        2110       Human Services and Social Policy................................................. 3

Select 6 of the following courses:

BUSA      1105       Introduction to Business................................................................. 3

EDUC      2204       Introduction to Education............................................................... 3

FACS       2212       Nursery School and Day Care Management................................ 3

FACS       2220       Consumer Economics....................................................................... 3

FACS       2225       Professional Development.............................................................. 3

PSYC       2201       Introduction to Abnormal Behavior.............................................. 3

PSYC       2101       Introduction to Psychology of Adjustment................................. 3

SOCI        1160       Introduction to Social Problems..................................................... 3

SPAN      1001       Introductory Spanish (or higher..................................................... 3

Physical Education as required

Freshman Seminar

TOTAL 65

Interior Design

This curriculum is appropriate for a student wishing to prepare for work as an interior decorating consultant, kitchen plans consultant, or home furnishings buyer or coordinator.

COURSES                                                                                                            Hours

ENGL       1101       Composition I.................................................................................... 3

ENGL       1102       Composition II OR

BUSA      2105       Communicating in the Business Environment............................. 3

HIST        2112       United States History II................................................................... 3

MATH    1002       Technical Mathematics.................................................................... 3

POLS       1101       American Government..................................................................... 3

COMM    1100       Human Communications.................................................................. 3

General Education Elective.............................................................................................. 3

FACS       2275       Housing & Interiors......................................................................... 3

FACS       2279       Special Problems in Interiors........................................................... 3

FACS       2290       Residential Interiors & Furnishings............................................... 3

FACS       1161       Interior Systems & Equipment........................................................ 3

FACS       2225       Professional Development.............................................................. 3

FACS       1120       Creative Clothing.............................................................................. 3

FACS       2220       Consumer Economics....................................................................... 3

FACS       2293/SOCI 2293 Introduction to Marriage & Family.................................. 3

FACS       2224       Textiles for Consumer...................................................................... 3

HORT      2221       Greenhouse Operations & Management...................................... 3

HORT      2215       Landscape Design............................................................................ 4

Select 9 hours from the courses below:

ARTS      1020       Two Dimensional Design................................................................ 3

ACCT      2101       Principles of Accounting I.............................................................. 3

FACS       2206       Internship........................................................................................... 3

MGMT    2166       Small Business Management.......................................................... 3

MGMT    2167       Human Resource Management...................................................... 3

MKTG     2175       Principles of Marketing.................................................................... 3

MKTG     2177       Personal Selling................................................................................. 3

MKTG     2176       Advertising and Sales Promotion.................................................. 3

Physical Education as Required

Freshman Seminar

TOTAL 63

Fashion Merchandising

This option consists of organized subject matter and learning experiences related to the variety of sales, fashion coordination, and sales-supporting tasks performed by marketing employees and management personnel in retail or wholesale establishments primarily engaged in selling clothing of all kinds, related articles for personal wear and adornment, and/or home furnishings and decorations.

 

COURSES                                                                                                            Hours

ENGL       1101       Composition I.................................................................................... 3

ENGL       1102       Composition II OR

BUSA      2105       Communicating in the Business Environment............................. 3

HIST        2112       United States History II................................................................... 3

MATH    1002       Technical Mathematics.................................................................... 3

COMM    1100       Human Communications.................................................................. 3

POLS       1101       American Government..................................................................... 3

CISM       2201       Fundamentals of Computer Applications..................................... 3

ECON      2105       Principles of Macroeconomics OR

ECON      2106       Principles of Microeconomics........................................................ 3

MKTG     2177       Personal Selling................................................................................. 3

MKTG     2176       Advertising and Sales Promotion.................................................. 3

FACS       1120       Creative Clothing.............................................................................. 3

FACS       2225       Professional Development.............................................................. 3

ACCT      2101       Principles of Accounting I.............................................................. 3

MKTG     2175       Principles of Marketing.................................................................... 3

MGMT    2166       Small Business Management.......................................................... 3

MGMT    2167       Human Resource Management...................................................... 3

FACS       1101       Fashion Fundamentals..................................................................... 3

FACS       2214       Clothing & Consumer Behavior..................................................... 3

FACS       2224       Textiles for Consumers.................................................................... 3

FACS       2293/SOCI 2293 Introduction to Marriage & Family.................................. 3

Physical Education as required

Freshman Seminar

 

TOTAL 60

 

Hospitality Management

This option prepares a student for entry-level positions in administration and operation of hotels, motels and restaurants, and for other positions in the tourism industry.

COURSES                                                                                                            Hours

ENGL       1101       Composition I.................................................................................... 3

ENGL       1102       Composition I OR

BUSA      2105       Communicating in the Business Environment............................. 3

COMM    1100       Human Communications.................................................................. 3

HIST        2112       United States History II................................................................... 3

POLS       1101       American Government..................................................................... 3

MATH    1002       Technical Mathematics (or higher)................................................ 3

ACCT      2101       Principles of Accounting I.............................................................. 3

BUSA      2155       Business Law.................................................................................... 3

FACS       1151       Wellness Nutrition........................................................................... 3

FACS       2293/SOCI 2293 Introduction to Marriage & Family.................................. 3

MGMT    2165       Fundamentals of Management....................................................... 3

MGMT    2167       Human Resource Management...................................................... 3

General Education elective.............................................................................................. 3

Major Courses:

HRMT     2200       Introduction to Hospitality Management..................................... 2

HRMT     2201       Fundamentals of  Food Management............................................ 3

HRMT     2202       Food and Labor Cost Control......................................................... 3

HRMT     2203       Hospitality Marketing...................................................................... 3

HRMT     2204       Restaurant Management................................................................. 3

HRMT     2205       Catering and Beverage Management............................................ 4

HRMT     2210       Hotel Management........................................................................... 3

HRMT     2250       Internship......................................................................................... 12

Physical Education as required

Freshman Seminar

TOTAL 72

 

 

Golf Club Management

 

This option consists of a combination of basic business, turfgrass management, golf club management, and general education courses designed to prepare a graduate to enter a golf club as an assistant manager or other entry-level management training position. The internship offers extensive training experiences needed to prepare a graduate for entry-level management positions. A student who completes this curriculum will receive an Associate of Applied Science in Golf Club Management degree.

COURSES                                                                                                            Hours

ACCT      2101       Principles of Accounting I.............................................................. 3

ENGL       1101       Composition I.................................................................................... 3

ENGL       1102       Composition II OR

BUSA      2105       Communicating in the Business Environment............................. 3

FACS       2225       Professional Development.............................................................. 3

HIST        2112       United States History II................................................................... 3

MATH    1002       Technical Mathematics.................................................................... 3

HORT      2291       Golf Club Operations........................................................................ 3

HORT      2292       Golf Club Management.................................................................... 3

MKTG     2176       Advertising and Sales Promotion.................................................. 3

BUSA      2155       Business Law.................................................................................... 3

CISM       2201       Fundamentals of Computer Applications..................................... 3

HORT      2231       Turfgrass Science & Technology.................................................. 3

HORT      2233       Golf Course Design & Management.............................................. 3

MGMT    2165       Principles of Management............................................................... 3

HORT      2290*    Internship...................................................................................... *12

HORT      2293       Special Problems in Golf Club Management................................. 3

MGMT    2167       Human Resource Management...................................................... 3

POLS       1101       American Government..................................................................... 3

COMM    1100       Human Communications.................................................................. 3

Physical Education as required

Freshman Seminar

TOTAL 66

*A student must complete 30 hours of course work and receive advisor approval before taking HORT 2290. HORT 2250 is available for a student lacking experience and needing a second internship.

 

ENVIRONMENTAL HORTICULTURE TECHNOLOGY

Golf Turf Management                                Landscape Design and                                               Golf and Grounds Management

Commercial Turf Management                       Grounds Management                                                (ABAC-on-the-Island)

Ornamental Production                                 

Environmental Horticulture Technology offers education in these specialized areas for men and women. As highly skilled technicians and supervisory personnel, graduates obtain employment in one of these highly specialized ornamental and environmental industries. This program provides the individual with a detailed understanding of the technical requirements of the industry and helps the student develop skills needed as a commercial environmental horticulturalist. Also, the program allows a student the opportunity to further develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills needed in the work place. A student educated in this program will find employment with golf courses, commercial properties, contract maintenance, garden centers, athletic and recreational areas, production and retail nurseries, schools, colleges, lawn maintenance and landscape companies, and related horticultural and agronomic service and/or production careers.

To be eligible to receive the Associate of Applied Science degree in Environmental Horticulture, each student must complete the required courses of one specific management area. A grade of C or better is required in ENGL 1101, MATH 1002 and all classes with AENT, AGRP, AGRY and HORT prefixes.

Many students earn at least two of the above degrees to better prepare them for the work force and improve their employability. The program is a mix of traditional and nontraditional students. Many non-traditional students enter the program with a previous degree and complete the technical classes within a year. A student lacking sufficient job experience is encouraged to participate in a minimum of two internship (on-the-job training) programs. Also, a student is encouraged to become a student member of the state and/or national professional trade organizations (i.e., Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, Georgia Golf Course Superintendents Association, Professional Lawn Care Association of America, Club Managers Association of America, American Association of Nurserymen, Southern Nurserymen Association, Georgia Green Industry Association, etc.) as applicable to the chosen major. Scholarships are available to specific majors from industry and professional organizations.

Golf Turf Management

COURSES                                                                                                            Hours

ACCT      2101       Principles of Accounting I OR

MGMT    2167       Human Resource Management...................................................... 3

CISM       2201       Fundamentals of Computer Applications..................................... 3

ENGL       1101       Composition I.................................................................................... 3               

ENGL       1102       Composition II OR

BUSA      2105       Communicating in the Business Environment............................. 3

HIST        2112       United States History II................................................................... 3

MATH    1002       Technical Mathematics.................................................................... 3

POLS       1101       American Government..................................................................... 3

COMM    1100       Human Communications.................................................................. 3

HORT      2270       Woody Ornamental Plant Identification....................................... 3

AENT      1114       Turfgrass Equipment OR

AENT      2220       Drainage, Irrigation and Erosion Control OR

AGRP      1125       Fundamentals of Plant Protection OR

AGRY      2020       Soils and Fertilizers........................................................................... 9

HORT      2230*    Turf Internship.............................................................................. *12

HORT      2231       Turfgrass Science and Technology............................................... 3

HORT      2232       Turf Pest Management.................................................................... 3

HORT      2233       Golf Course Design and Management.......................................... 3

Select 9 hours from the following with advisor approval:

HORT      2201       Principles of Horticulture................................................................. 3

HORT      2202       Grounds Maintenance Equipment................................................. 3

HORT      2208       Special Problems in Turfgrass........................................................ 3

HORT      2215       Landscape Design............................................................................ 4

HORT      2235       Computerized Grounds Maintenance............................................ 3

HORT      2236       Environmental Issues....................................................................... 3

HORT      2239       Grounds Irrigation Systems............................................................ 3

HORT      2241       Grounds Management..................................................................... 4

HORT      2243       Urban Tree Maintenance................................................................. 3

HORT      2244       Ornamental Pest Management........................................................ 3

HORT      2291       Golf Club Operations........................................................................ 3

Physical Education as required

Freshman Seminar

TOTAL 66

*A student must complete 30 hours of course work and receive advisor approval before taking HORT 2230. HORT 2250 is available for a student lacking experience and needing a second internship.

 

 

Commercial Turf Management

 

COURSES                                                                                                            Hours

ACCT      2101       Principles of Accounting I OR

MGMT    2167       Human Resource Management...................................................... 3

CISM       2201       Fundamentals of Computer Applications..................................... 3

ENGL       1101       Composition I.................................................................................... 3

ENGL       1102       Composition II OR

BUSA      2105       Communicating in the Business Environment............................. 3

HIST        2112       United States History II................................................................... 3

MATH    1002       Technical Mathematics.................................................................... 3

POLS       1101       American Government..................................................................... 3

COMM    1100       Human Communications.................................................................. 3

HORT      2270       Woody Ornamental Plant Identification....................................... 3

AENT      1114       Turfgrass Equipment OR

AENT      2220       Drainage, Irrigation and Erosion Control OR

AGRP      1125       Fundamentals of Plant Protection OR

AGRY      2020       Soils and Fertilizers........................................................................... 9

HORT      2230*    Turf Internship.............................................................................. *12

HORT      2231       Turfgrass Science & Technology.................................................. 3

HORT      2232       Turf Pest Management.................................................................... 3

HORT      2234       Commercial Turf Management........................................................ 3

Select 9 hours from the following with advisor approval:            

HORT      2201       Principles of Horticulture................................................................. 3

HORT      2202       Grounds Maintenance Equipment................................................. 3

HORT      2208       Special Problems in Turfgrass........................................................ 3

HORT      2215       Landscape Design............................................................................ 4

HORT      2235       Computerized Grounds Maintenance............................................ 3

HORT      2236       Environmental Issues....................................................................... 3

HORT      2239       Grounds Irrigation Systems............................................................ 3

HORT      2241       Grounds Management..................................................................... 4

HORT      2243       Urban Tree Maintenance................................................................. 3

HORT      2244       Ornamental Pest Management........................................................ 3

Physical Education as required

Freshman Seminar

TOTAL 66

*A student must complete 30 hours of course work and receive advisor approval before taking HORT 2230. HORT 2250 is available to a student lacking experience and needing a second internship.

 

Landscape Design and Grounds Management

COURSES                                                                                                            Hours

ACCT      2101       Principles of Accounting I OR

MGMT    2167       Human Resource Management...................................................... 3

CISM       2201       Fundamentals of Computer Applications..................................... 3

ENGL       1101       Composition I.................................................................................... 3

ENGL       1102       Composition II OR

BUSA      2105       Communicating in the Business Environment............................. 3

HIST        2112       United States History II................................................................... 3

MATH    1002       Technical Mathematics.................................................................... 3

POLS       1101       American Government..................................................................... 3

COMM    1100       Human Communications.................................................................. 3

HORT      2270       Woody Ornamental Plant Identification....................................... 3

AENG      2210       Surveying OR

AENT      2220       Drainage, Irrigation and Erosion Control OR

AGRP      1125       Fundamentals of Plant Protection OR

AGRY      2020       Soils and Fertilizers........................................................................... 9

HORT      2215       Landscape Design............................................................................ 4

HORT      2240*    Grounds Internship...................................................................... *12

HORT      2241       Grounds Management..................................................................... 4

Select 12 hours from the following with advisor approval:

HORT      2201       Principles of Horticulture................................................................. 3

HORT      2202       Grounds Maintenance Equipment................................................. 3

HORT      2207       Special Problems in Landscaping................................................... 3

HORT      2218       Interior Plantscapes.......................................................................... 3

HORT      2231       Turfgrass Science & Technology.................................................. 3

HORT      2235       Computerized Grounds Maintenance............................................ 3

HORT      2236       Environmental Issues....................................................................... 3

HORT      2239       Grounds Irrigation Systems............................................................ 3

HORT      2243       Urban Tree Maintenance................................................................. 3

HORT      2244       Ornamental Pest Management........................................................ 3

HORT      2251       Garden Center/Floral Management................................................ 3

HORT      2271       Herbaceous Ornamental Plant Identification................................ 3

 

Physical Education as required

Freshman Seminar

TOTAL 68

*A student must complete 30 hours of course work and receive advisor approval before taking HORT 2240. HORT 2250 is available to a student lacking experience and needing a second internship.

 

Ornamental Production

 

COURSES                                                                                                            Hours

ACCT      2101       Principles of Accounting I OR

MGMT    2167       Human Resource Management...................................................... 3

CISM       2201       Fundamentals of Computer Applications..................................... 3               

ENGL       1101       Composition I.................................................................................... 3

ENGL       1102       Composition II OR

BUSA      2105       Communicating in the Business Environment............................. 3

HIST        2112       United States History II................................................................... 3

MATH    1002       Technical Mathematics.................................................................... 3

POLS       1101       American Government..................................................................... 3

COMM    1100       Human Communications.................................................................. 3

HORT      2270       Woody Ornamental Plant Identification....................................... 3

AGRP      1125       Fundamentals of Plant Protection.................................................. 3

AGRY      2020       Soils and Fertilizers........................................................................... 4

HORT      2201       Principles of Horticulture................................................................. 3

HORT      2220*    Production Internship.................................................................... 12

HORT      2222       Floriculture......................................................................................... 3

Select 12 hours from the following with advisor approval:          

HORT      2206       Special Problems in Production OR

HORT      2218       Interior Plantscapes OR

HORT      2221       Greenhouse Operations & Management OR

HORT      2236       Environmental Issues OR

HORT      2239       Grounds Irrigation Systems OR

HORT      2244       Ornamental Pest Management OR

HORT      2251       Garden Center/Floral Management OR

HORT      2261       Nursery Crop Production OR

HORT      2271       Herbaceous Ornamental Plant Identification.............................. 12

Physical Education as required

Freshman Seminar

TOTAL 64

*A student must complete 30 hours of course work and receive advisor approval before taking HORT 2220. HORT 2250 is available to a student lacking experience and needing a second internship.

 

ABAC-ON-THE ISLAND

 

Golf and Grounds Management

 

This option, which is offered through ABAC and Coastal Georgia Community College (CGCC), allows students the opportunity to pursue a Golf and Grounds Management degree while continuing to live and work in the vicinity of St. Simon’s Island, Georgia.  Core classes in the program are taught by CGCC in Brunswick, while Horticulture/Grounds/Turf classes are taught by ABAC personnel on a Friday/Saturday schedule utilizing facilities provided by several St. Simon’s Island golf course operations.  A student completing these degree requirements will be eligible to receive the Associate of Applied Science in Golf and Grounds Management from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. For more information about this program, call Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College at 1-800-733-3653, or Coastal Georgia Community College at 1-800-675-7235.

 

General Education Curriculum (through Coastal Georgia Community College in Brunswick)

 

                                                                                                                            Hours

BUOT 1600   Business Mathematics..................................................................... 3

CISM 2201    Fundamentals of Computer Application....................................... 3

CGCC 1101   College Success Seminar................................................................. 2

ENGL 1101    Composition I.................................................................................... 3

ENGL 1102    Composition II OR

BUSA 2105   Communicating in the Business Environment............................. 3

HIST 2112     U.S. History II.................................................................................... 3

MGMT 2105 Human Resource Management...................................................... 3

PHED 1000   Healthy Living Concepts................................................................. 2

POLS 1101    American Government..................................................................... 3

SPCH 2008    Introduction to Public Speaking..................................................... 3

SPAN 1000  Occupational Spanish....................................................................... 3

                      

                                                                                                      Subtotal 31

 

Technical Education Curriculum (through ABAC at St. Simon’s Island)

 

                                                                                                                            Hours

HORT 2202   Grounds Maintenance Equipment................................................. 3

HORT 2231   Turfgrass Science and Technology............................................... 3

HORT 2232   Turf Pest Management.................................................................... 3

HORT 2233   Golf Course Design and Management.......................................... 3

HORT 2236   Environmental Issues....................................................................... 3

HORT 2239   Grounds Irrigation Systems............................................................ 3

HORT 2241   Grounds Management..................................................................... 3

HORT2243    Urban Tree Maintenance................................................................. 3

HORT 2244   Ornamental Pest Management........................................................ 3

HORT 2270   Woody Ornamental Plant Identification....................................... 3

 

HORT 2280   Golf and Grounds Internship..................................................... 9 or

HORT 2281   Golf and Grounds Experiential Learning Activity I.............. 3 and

HORT 2282   Golf and Grounds Experiential Learning Activity II............. 3 and

HORT 2283   Golf and Grounds Experiential Learning Activity III................... 3

 

                                                                                                   Subtotal 39

                                                                                                      

                                                                                                      TOTAL 70

A grade of “C” or better is required for all courses with HORT prefix, ENGL 1101 and BUOT 1600.


The Division of Business Administration

 

Information Technology

The Information Technology degree program is designed to offer the student a concentrated program in utilizing microcomputers to perform business applications. In addition to the knowledge gained in the area of Microsoft application, students may choose an emphasis from one of three areas: computer programming, network support, or business software applications.

Students choosing the software applications option will not only earn an associate degree in Information Technology but will also have the opportunity to earn Microsoft Office User Specialist (MOUS) certification. MOUS certification is becoming widely recognized by business and industry as a benchmark to validate user skills. Students who select the programming option will have the competitive edge for those jobs requiring knowledge of JAVA, C++ and Visual Basic, while students choosing to emphasize networking will develop a strong foundation in network support.

Students majoring in this option must earn a “C” average (2.0) or better in all CISM courses. A student completing this course work will receive the Associate of Applied Science in Business Information Technology with an emphasis in either computer programming, network support, or software applications.

Students desiring to earn a Bachelor’s degree at a four-year institution can transfer this program of study to Valdosta State University and receive 36 semester hours of block credit toward the Bachelor of Applied Science, Technical Studies major, in addition to the University System core requirements met at ABAC.

COURSES                                                                                                            Hours

                 GENERAL EDUCATION

ENGL       1101       Composition I.................................................................................... 3

ENGL       1102       Composition II OR

BUSA      2105       Communicating in the Business Environment............................. 3

COMM    1100       Human Communications.................................................................. 3

ECON      2105       Principles of Macroeconomics OR

ECON      2106       Principles of Microeconomics........................................................ 3

MATH    1101       Math Modeling OR

MATH    1111       College Algebra................................................................................ 3

POLS       1101       American Government..................................................................... 3

HIST        2112       United States History II................................................................... 3

                 MAJOR PROGRAM OF STUDY

MGMT    2165       Fundamentals of Management OR

MGMT    2166       Small Business Management OR

MGMT    2167       Human Resource Management...................................................... 3

CISM       2255       Introduction to Microcomputer Operating Systems................... 3

CISM       2258       Networking Fundamentals.............................................................. 3

CISM       2295       Database Management.................................................................... 4

ACCT      2101       Principles of Accounting I.............................................................. 3

CISM       2201       Fundamentals of Computer Applications..................................... 3

CISM       2265       Microcomputer Spreadsheet Applications......................