Career and Technological Programs

 

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

d.         Forest Technology

e.         Wildlife Technology

f.          Family and Consumer Sciences Technology

            1.  Children and Family Services

            2.  Interior Design

            3.  Fashion Merchandising

g.         Environmental Horticulture Technology

            1.  Golf Turf Management        

            2.  Commercial Turf Management

            3.  Sports Turf Management

            4.  Landscape Design and Grounds Management

            5.  Ornamental Production

            6.  Golf Clubhouse Management

h.         Certificate Programs

            1.  Agricultural Machinery Technician

            2.  Children and Family Services

            3.  General Animal Industry Management

            4.  General Family and Consumer Sciences

            5.  Horse Operation Management

            6.  Interior Design

            7.  Landscape Maintenance Technician

            8.  Pesticide Application Technician

            9.  Precision Agriculture Technician

            10. Soil Resources Technician

            11. Turfgrass Equipment Technician

2.         The Division of Business Administration

a.         Information Technology

            1.  Web Technologies

            2.  Computer Programming

            3.  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 (or higher)

3

POLS 1101

American Government

3

Agricultural Specialty: Select any 3 classes from any of the following areas:

 

Agricultural Engineering

 

 

Animal Science

 

 

Crop Science

 

 

Soil Science

 

 

 

subtotal 9-10 hrs

Business Specialty: Select any 2 classes from either of the following areas:

 

Marketing

 

 

Management

 

 

 

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

PHED 1100C and two PE activities

Freshman Seminar

 

 

TOTAL

 

63-64

* Grade of “C” or better in ENGL 1102/BUSA 2105.

*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 (or higher)

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

AGRP 1126

Pesticide Management

1

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

PHED 1100C and two PE activities

 

Freshman Seminar

 

TOTAL

 

64-65

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

*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 (or higher)

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

PHED 1100C and two PE activities

 

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 (or higher)

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

PHED 1100C and two PE activities

 

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 (or higher)

3

AGRI 2208

Internship

12

General Animal Science electives (over 2000 level)

6

PHED 1100C and two PE activities

 

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.

COURSES

Hours

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 (or higher)

3

HIST 2112

United States History II

3

POLS 1101

American Government

3

AENT 1110

Farm Machinery and 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

A student should select three of the following classes:

AECO 1150

Farm Organization and Management

3

AGRP 1125

Fundamentals of Plant Protection

3

AGRY 2020

Soils and Fertilizers

4

AGRY 2030

Field Crop Production

3

FRSC 1190

Natural Resource Conservation

3

FRSC 1192

Forest Wildlife Management

3

AENG 2210

Surveying

3

AENT 2220

Drainage, Irrigation and Erosion Control

3

ASLH 1101

Introduction to Animal Science

3

ASLH 1110

Livestock Evaluation and Selection

3

ASLH 1115

Livestock Production

3

HORT 2232

Turf Pest Management

3

AECO 2260

Agricultural Marketing

3

PHED 1100C and two PE activities

 

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 (or higher)

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

PHED 1100C and two PE activities

 

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 (or higher)

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

 

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

PHED 1100C and two PE activities

 

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

PHED 1100C and two PE activities

 

Freshman Seminar

 

TOTAL

 

68

 

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 (or higher)

3

POLS 1101

American Government

3

COMM 1100

Human Communications

3

CISM 2201

Fundamentals of Computer Applications

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 2215

Landscape Design

4

HORT 2218

Interior Plantscapes

3

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

PHED 1100C and two PE activities

 

Freshman Seminar

 

TOTAL

 

64

 

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 (or higher)

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

PHED 1100C and two PE activities

 

Freshman Seminar

 

TOTAL

 

60

 

ENVIRONMENTAL HORTICULTURE TECHNOLOGY

 

Golf Turf Management

Landscape Design and

Commercial Turf Management

Grounds Management

Sports Turf Management

Golf Clubhouse Management 

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 (or higher)

3

POLS 1101

American Government

3

COMM 1100

Human Communications

3

AENT 1114

Turfgrass Equipment OR

 

AENT 2220

Drainage, Irrigation and Erosion Control

3

AGRP 1125

Fundamentals of Plant Protection

3

AGRP 1126

Pesticide Applications

1

AGRY 2020

Soils and Fertilizers

4

HORT 2230*

Turf Internship (Experiential Learning)

12*

HORT 2231

Turfgrass Science and Technology

3

HORT 2232

Turf Pest Management

3

HORT 2233

Golf Course Design and Management

3

HORT 2238

Fundamentals of Grinding Technology

3

HORT 2270

Woody Ornamental Plant Identification

3

Select 6 hours from the following with advisor approval:

 

HORT 2201

Principles of Horticulture or

3

HORT 2202

Grounds Maintenance Equipment or

3

HORT 2208

Special Problems in Turfgrass or

3

HORT 2215

Landscape Design or

4

HORT 2235

Computerized Grounds Maintenance or

3

HORT 2236

Environmental Issues or

3

HORT 2239

Grounds Irrigation Systems or

3

HORT 2241

Grounds Management or

4

HORT 2243

Urban Tree Maintenance or

3

HORT 2244

Ornamental Pest Management

3

HORT 2291

Golf Club Operations

3

TOTAL

 

68

PHED 1100C and two PE activities

 

Freshman Seminar

 

*Student must complete 30 semester hours of course work and receive advisor approval before taking HORT 2230. HORT 2250 (Internship II) is available to students lacking in experience and needing additional internship training.

 

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 (or higher)

3

POLS 1101

American Government

3

COMM 1100

Human Communications

3

AENT 1114

Turfgrass Equipment OR

 

AENT 2220

Drainage, Irrigation and Erosion Control

3

AGRP 1125

Fundamentals of Plant Protection

3

AGRP 1126

Pesticide Applications

1

AGRY 2020

Soils and Fertilizers

4

HORT 2230*

Turf Internship (Experiential Learning)

12*

HORT 2231

Turfgrass Science and Technology

3

HORT 2232

Turf Pest Management

3

HORT 2233

Golf Course Design and Management

3

HORT 2238

Fundamentals of Grinding Technology

3

HORT 2270

Woody Ornamental Plant Identification

3

Select 6 hours from the following with advisor approval:

 

HORT 2201

Principles of Horticulture or

3

HORT 2202

Grounds Maintenance Equipment or

3

HORT 2208

Special Problems in Turfgrass or

3

HORT 2215

Landscape Design or

4

HORT 2235

Computerized Grounds Maintenance or

3

HORT 2236

Environmental Issues or

3

HORT 2239

Grounds Irrigation Systems or

3

HORT 2241

Grounds Management or

4

HORT 2243

Urban Tree Maintenance or

3

HORT 2244

Ornamental Pest Management

3

TOTAL

 

68

PHED 1100C and two PE activities

 

Freshman Seminar

 

*Student must complete 30 semester hours of course work and receive advisor approval before taking HORT 2230. HORT 2250 (Internship II) is available to students lacking in experience and needing additional internship training.

 

Sports 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 (or higher)

3

POLS 1101

American Government

3

COMM 1100

Human Communications

3

AENT 1114

Turfgrass Equipment OR

 

AENT 2220

Drainage, Irrigation and Erosion Control

3

AGRP 1125

Fundamentals of Plant Protection

3

AGRP 1126

Pesticide Applications

1

AGRY 2020

Soils and Fertilizers

4

HORT 2230*

Turf Internship (Experiential Learning)

12*

HORT 2231

Turfgrass Science and Technology

3

HORT 2232

Turf Pest Management

3

HORT 2237

Sports Turf Management

3

HORT 2238

Fundamentals of Grinding Technology

3

HORT 2270

Woody Ornamental Plant Identification

3

Select 6 hours from the following with advisor approval:

 

HORT 2201

Principles of Horticulture or

3

HORT 2202

Grounds Maintenance Equipment or

3

HORT 2208

Special Problems in Turfgrass or

3

HORT 2215

Landscape Design or

4

HORT 2235

Computerized Grounds Maintenance or

3

HORT 2236

Environmental Issues or

3

HORT 2239

Grounds Irrigation Systems or

3

HORT 2241

Grounds Management or

4

HORT 2243

Urban Tree Maintenance or

3

HORT 2244

Ornamental Pest Management

3

TOTAL

 

68

PHED 1100C and two PE activities

 

Freshman Seminar

 

*Student must complete 30 semester hours of course work and receive advisor approval before taking HORT 2230. HORT 2250 (Internship II) is available to students lacking in experience and needing additional internship training.

 

Golf Clubhouse 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 must offer extensive training experiences needed to prepare a graduate for entry-level management positions. Students who complete this curriculum will receive an Associate of Applied Science in Golf Clubhouse Management.

 

COURSES

Hours

ACCT 2101

Principles of Accounting I

3

BUSA 2155

Business Law

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

FACS 2225

Professional Development

3

HIST 2112

United States History II

3

HORT 2231

Turfgrass Science and Technology

3

HORT 2233

Golf Course Design & Management

3

MATH 1002

Technical Mathematics (or higher)

3

MGMT 2165

Principles of Management

3

HORT 2290*

Golf Club Internship (Experiential Learning)

*12

HORT 2291

Golf Club Operations

3

HORT 2292

Golf Club Management

3

HORT 2293

Special Problems in Golf Club Management

3

MGMT 2167

Human Resource Management

3

MKTG 2175

Principles of Marketing or

 

MKTG 2176

Advertising and Sales Promotion

3

POLS 1101

American Government

3

COMM 1100

Human Communications

3

TOTAL

 

69

PHED 1100C and two PE activities

 

Freshman Seminar

 

*Student must complete 30 semester hours of course work and receive advisor approval before taking HORT 2290. HORT 2250 (Internship II) is available to students lacking in experience and needing additional internship training.

 

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

AENT 2210

Surveying or

 

AENT 2220

Drainage, Irrigation and Erosion Control

3

AGRP 1125

Fundamentals of Plant Protection

3

AGRP 1126

Pesticide Applications

1

AGRY 2020

Soils and Fertilizers

4

HORT 2215

Landscape Design

4

HORT 2240*

Grounds Internship (Experiential Learning)

12*

HORT 2241

Grounds Management

4

HORT 2270

Woody Ornamental Plant Identification

3

Select 9 hours from the following with advisor approval:

 

HORT 2201

Principles of Horticulture or

3

HORT 2202

Grounds Maintenance Equipment or

3

HORT 2207

Special Problems (Experiential Learning) in Landscaping or

3

HORT 2218

Interior Plantscapes or

3

HORT 2231

Turfgrass Science & Technology or

3

HORT 2236

Environmental Issues

3

HORT 2239

Grounds Irrigation Systems or

3

HORT 2243

Urban Tree Maintenance or

3

HORT 2244

Ornamental Pest Management

3

HORT 2251

Garden Center/Floral Management or

3

HORT 2261

Nursery Crop Production

4

HORT 2271

Herbaceous Ornamental Plant Identification

3

TOTAL

 

67

PHED 1100C and 2 activities

 

Freshman Seminar

 

*Student must complete 30 semester hours of course work and receive advisor approval before taking HORT 2240. HORT 2250 (Internship II) is available to students lacking in experience and needing additional internship training.

 

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 (or higher)

3

POLS 1101

American Government

3

COMM 1100

Human Communications

3

AENT 1113

Power Equipment or

 

AENT 2280

Farm Electrification

3

AGRP 1125

Fundamentals of Plant Protection

3

AGRP 1126

Pesticide Applications

1

AGRY 2020

Soils and Fertilizers

4

HORT 2201

Principles of Horticulture

3

HORT 2220*

Production Internship (Experiential Learning)

12*

HORT 2221

Greenhouse Operations and Management

4

HORT 2261

Nursery Crop Production

4

HORT 2270

Woody Ornamental Plant Identification

3

Select 6 hours from the following with advisor approval:

 

HORT 2206

Special Problems (Experiential Learning) in Production or

3

HORT 2218

Interior Plantscapes or

3

HORT 2222

Floriculture

3

HORT 2236

Environmental Issues

3

HORT 2239

Grounds Irrigation Systems or

3

HORT 2241

Grounds Management

4

HORT 2244

Ornamental Pest Management or

3

HORT 2251

Garden Center/Floral Management or

3

HORT 2271

Herbaceous Ornamental Plant Identification

3

TOTAL

 

67

PHED 1100C and two PE activities

 

Freshman Seminar

 

*Student must complete 30 semester hours of course work and receive advisor approval before taking HORT 2220. HORT 2250 (Internship II) is available to students lacking in experience and needing additional internship training.

 

AGRICULTURE AND FOREST RESOURCES CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

 

Agricultural Machinery Technician

 

Individuals who complete this program will be able to perform both preventive and corrective maintenance on a variety of agricultural equipment. They will have knowledge of the operating principles of engines, tractors, sprayers, and other equipment. Potential employers are equipment dealers, farms, and agricultural processors.

 

COURSES

Hours

Semester One

 

AGRI 1001

Agricultural Orientation

1

AENG 1106

Agricultural Measurements

3

AENT 1113

Power Equipment

3

AENT 1110

Farm Machinery

3

Semester Two

 

AENT 2213

Hydraulics

3

AENT 1120

Power Units

3

AENG 2207

Metal Technology

3

TOTAL

 

19

 

Children and Family Services

 

Individuals completing this program will learn basic principles of group management of infants and preschoolers. An emphasis will be placed on health and safety, licensing, and general organization of day care facilities. Individuals will learn personal income management skills, the basic principles of nutrition, and the processes and adjustments of contemporary marriage and family life. Individuals will also learn about the diverse careers in the field of Family and Consumer Sciences. Individuals will be prepared to work in nursery school and day care centers.

 

COURSES

Hours

Semester One

 

BUSA 1105

Introduction to Business

3

FACS 1100

Career Exploration

1

FACS 2220

Consumer Economics

3

PHED 1100C

Health & Wellness

2

Semester Two

 

FACS 1151

Wellness Nutrition

3

FACS 2212

Nursery School & day Care Management

3

CISM 2201

Computer Applications

3

TOTAL

 

18

 

General Animal Industry Management

 

Individuals completing this program will be better equipped for the daily management and operation of a beef/dairy cattle operation. They will have acquired the basic skills to work with computer software programs designed around computer spreadsheet and word processing applications. Management activities needed for successful operation of small businesses will also be learned. The student will be able to implement practices needed for forage production and management. Individuals completing this program will be able to deal with beef/dairy cattle management and production principles dealing with cattle health care, cattle nutrition, and reproductive management.

 

COURSES

Hours

Semester One

 

ASLH 1115

Livestock Production

3

AGRY 1110

Forage Crops and Pastures

3

AECO 1150

Farm Organization and Management

3

AENG 1106

Agricultural Measurements

3

Semester Two

 

ASLH 2205

Beef Production OR

 

ASLH 2203

Elements of Dairying

3

ASLH 1120

Herd Health

3

AGRI 2100

Livestock Computer Software Application

1

TOTAL

 

19

 

General Family and Consumer Sciences

 

Individuals completing this program will have a comprehensive understanding of all content areas of Family and Consumer Sciences. Individuals will learn about the diverse careers in the field of Family and Consumer Sciences. They will learn personal income management skills, garment care and construction, selection and care of textiles used in home furnishings and fashion, the basic principles of nutrition, and the processes and adjustments of contemporary marriage and family life.

 

COURSES

Hours

Semester One

 

FACS 1100

Career Exploration

1

PHED 1100C

Health and Wellness

2

FACS 1120

Creative Clothing

3

FACS 2220

Consumer Economics

3

Semester Two

 

FACS 1151

Wellness Nutrition

3

FACS 2224

Textiles for Consumers

3

FACS 2275

Housing and Interiors

3

TOTAL

 

18

 

Horse Operation Management

 

Individuals completing this program will be better equipped for the daily management and operation of an equine facility. They will have acquired the basic skills to work with computer software programs designed around computer spreadsheet and word processing applications. Management activities needed for successful operation of small businesses will also be learned. The student will be able to implement practices needed for forage production and management. Individuals completing this program will be able to deal with horse management and production principles dealing with horse health care, horse selection and facility design.

 

COURSES

Hours

Semester One

 

ASLH 1115

Livestock Production

3

AGRY 1110

Forage Crops and Pastures

3

AECO 1150

Farm Organization and Management

3

AENG 1106

Agricultural Measurements

3

Semester Two

 

ASLH 2220

Horse Production

3

AGRI 2100

Livestock Computer Software Application

1

ASLH 1120

Herd Health

3

AGRI 2100

Livestock Computer Software Application

1

TOTAL

 

19

 

Interior Design

 

Individuals completing this program will learn and develop skills used in Interior Design. They will learn personal income management skills, garment care and construction, selection and care of textiles used in home furnishings and fashion, and the principles of design. Individuals will also learn about the diverse careers in the field of Family and Consumer Sciences. This curriculum is appropriate for a student wishing to prepare for work as an interior-decorating consultant.

 

COURSES

Hours

Semester One

 

FACS 1100

Career Exploration

1