Horticultural Science Management (AAS): Small Scale Farming Concentration
The horticultural science management major is for students interested in growing, installing, and/or maintaining ornamentals, landscape plants and edibles. This program provides a foundation of science-based horticultural knowledge while emphasizing artistic and nutritional principles of plant use. Internships are required to reinforce classroom principles and vary based on the individual. The horticultural science management major offers concentrations in small-scale farming and ornamentals and landscape technology.
With this major, graduates can pursue careers in:
- Production Manager
- Horticulture Entrepreneur
- Landscape Foreman
- Pest Management Technician
- Small Farm Manager
To learn more about this major, including contact information, please visit our website.
Coordinator
Jodi Songer
Senior Lecturer, Horticultural Science
919.601.6204
jssonger@ncsu.edu
Plan Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours | Counts towards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orientation | |||
| HS 101 | Introduction to Ornamentals and Landscape Technology | 1 | |
| English | |||
| WRT 111 | Expository Writing 1 | 3 | |
| WRT 114 | Professional Writing, Research and Reporting 1 | 3 | |
| Mathematics | |||
| MAA 102 | Mathematics in Agriculture and Related Sciences 1 | 3 | |
| MA 103 | Topics in Contemporary Mathematics | 3 | |
| HSM Degree Requirements | |||
| ARE 201 | Introduction to Agricultural & Resource Economics | 3 | |
| ARE 115 | Agribusiness Accounting | 3 | |
| SOC 203A | Current Social Problems | 3 | |
| or SOC 241A | Sociology of Agriculture and Rural Society | ||
| GEP US Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | 3 | ||
| AGI 191 & AGI 192 | Professional Development and AGI External Learning Experience | 2 | |
| Physical Education | |||
| GEP Health and Exercise Studies | 1 | ||
| Concentration Electives | |||
| Select one of the following ANS/PO Electives: | 3 | ||
| Beef Production | |||
| Swine Production and Management | |||
| Poultry Management | |||
| Select one of the following BAE Electives: | 3 | ||
| Light Equipment Technology | |||
| Agricultural Tractors and Machinery | |||
| Select one of the following ENT Electives: | 3 | ||
| General Entomology | |||
| Pesticides and Their Utilization | |||
| Select one of the following HS Electives: | 3 | ||
| Pesticides and Their Utilization | |||
| Fruit & Vegetable Production | |||
| Major Field of Study | |||
| HS 115 | Plant Growth and Development | 3 | |
| SSC 112 | Principles of Soil Science | 4 | |
| HS 121 | Plant Propagation | 4 | |
| HS 144 | Weeds & Diseases of Ornamentals | 3 | |
| CS 152 | Weed Control in Field Crops | 3 | |
| HS 141 | Greenhouse Crop Production | 4 | |
| Free Electives | |||
| Free Electives 2 | 6 | ||
| Total Hours | 67 | ||
- 1
A grade of C- or higher is required.
- 2
Students should consult their academic advisors to determine which courses fill this requirement.
Semester Sequence
This is a sample.
| Freshman Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Hours | |
| WRT 111 | Expository Writing | 3 |
| MAA 102 | Mathematics in Agriculture and Related Sciences | 3 |
| HS 101 | Introduction to Ornamentals and Landscape Technology | 1 |
| HS 115 | Plant Growth and Development | 3 |
| SOC 203A or SOC 241A | Current Social Problems or Sociology of Agriculture and Rural Society | 3 |
| SSC 112 | Principles of Soil Science | 4 |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| WRT 114 | Professional Writing, Research and Reporting | 3 |
| MA 103A | Topics in Contemporary Mathematics | 3 |
| HS 121 | Plant Propagation | 3 |
| GEP Health and Exercise Studies | 1 | |
| BAE Elective | 3 | |
| HS Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Sophomore Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| ARE 201A | Introduction to Agricultural & Resource Economics | 3 |
| HS 144 | Weeds & Diseases of Ornamentals | 3 |
| CS 152 | Weed Control in Field Crops | 3 |
| ENT Elective | 3 | |
| ANS/PO Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| ARE 115 | Agribusiness Accounting | 3 |
| GEP US Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | 3 | |
| HS 141 | Greenhouse Crop Production | 3 |
| Free Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 63 | |
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