Oakland, USA
DEGREE TYPE
Associate of Applied Science
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2025
TUITION FEES
USD 7,120 / per semester *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* this is for a standard 15 credit semester including fees / price may vary depending on how many credits are taken
Key Summary
Introduction
The Nursery Management Specialist Associate in Science degree program provides advanced training for working in the wholesale and retail nursery industry. Students will learn growing and maintenance practices for a wide variety of plant species, advanced propagation techniques, watering systems, basic soil and fertilizer chemistry, pest and disease control, and nursery business operations.
To qualify for the Associate in Science in Nursery Management Specialist degree, students must satisfactorily complete the Degree Major requirements specified below and the local AA/AS General Education requirements.
Note: Students must satisfactorily complete the Level B Intermediate Nursery Management requirements to qualify for the Level C Nursery Management Specialist AS degree.
Program Outcome
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Perform state-of-the-art sustainable operations of a professional nursery person in both wholesale and retail nursery operations.
- Demonstrate ability to grow and/or maintain nursery stock including basic nursery propagation, soils, watering systems, fertilizers, pest and disease control, and plant evaluation.
- Demonstrate knowledge of all aspects of nursery management including the basics of financial, site operations, personnel, and marketing aspects.
Note: Students should see a counselor at least once each semester to plan for their educational goal(s).
Curriculum
Program Requirements
Major Core Courses
Level B Intermediate Nursery Management Required Units 30
- Special Projects in Plant Propagation 3
- Landscape Business Practices 3
Major Elective Courses
Group A: Select one additional plant ID course for 3 units from the following (select course(s) not previously taken):
LANHT 2; 2E; 3; 3E; 4; 4E; 5A; 5B; 5EA; 5EB; 6A; 6B; 6EA; 6EB; 7; 7E; 40; 40E 3
Group B: Select one additional course for 3 units from the following (select course(s) not previously taken):
- Insects: Identification and Management 3
- Plant Diseases and Their Control 3
- Weeds in the Urban Landscape 3
Major Requirements 42
Total Units 60
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English Language Requirements
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