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Sustainable Horticulture (SUD)

Type: Career, Degree (AAS)

Open Admissions

Division: STEM and Business

 

The Sustainable Horticulture program is designed for students wishing to become employed or self-employed in the 'green' industry. Students are prepared for a wide range of employment opportunities in landscaping and landscape management, nursery and garden center operation, turf and golf course management, tree care and related occupations. Students may prepare for Massachusetts state arboriculture licensing, pesticide licensing.
 

If you have questions related to program admissions or applications, please contact info@northshore.edu or call 978-762-4188.

First Year

Fall

Course NumberTitleCredits
CMP101Composition 1

3
BUS120Computer Applications for Business

3
HRT101Turfgrass Management

3
HRT106Landscape Installation and Maintenance

3
HRT110Plant and Soil Science

3
Total Credit Hours:15

Spring

Course NumberTitleCredits
EVS106Organic & Sustainable Food Production

3
OPN-ELECTIVE
Open Elective

3
LA-ELECTIVE
Liberal Arts Elective

3
EVS ELEC
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE

3
PRO100Introduction to the Professional Portfolio

1
Total Credit Hours:13

Summer

Course NumberTitleCredits
ITR200Internship

2
HRT Elective
HORTICULTURE ELECTIVE

3
OR
OPN-ELECTIVE
Open Elective

3
Total Credit Hours:5

Second Year

Fall

Course NumberTitleCredits
ACC105Accounting Essentials

2
CMP102-150
Composition 2 Elective

3
HRT105Plants for the New England Landscape

3
HRT122Fundamentals of Plant Health

3
HRT Elective
HORTICULTURE ELECTIVE

3
OR
OPN-ELECTIVE
Open Elective

3
Total Credit Hours:14

Spring

Course NumberTitleCredits
HRT201Urban Tree Care

3
HRT103Landscape Design

3
HRT205Greenhouse Crop Production

3
ACC110Small Business Computerized Accounting

1
HRT Elective
HORTICULTURE ELECTIVE

3
OR
OPN-ELECTIVE
Open Elective

3
Total Credit Hours:13

Horticulture Electives include: HRT107, HRT 109, HRT207, HRT209, HRT504

Program Notes


Communication and Mathematics proficiency required to graduate.

See guided pathway sheets for advising information specific to your area of focus.

Total Credit Hours: 60

 

Program Student Learning Outcomes

  • Demonstrate foundational scientific knowledge in both theoretical and applied sciences as they relate to plant growth, development, and propagation.
  • Apply principles of soil and nutrient management to evaluate and improve plant health and productivity across diverse growing systems..
  • Develop and implement plant health care strategies that integrate pest prevention, diagnosis, and sustainable management practices.
  • Incorporate ecological and sustainability principles into the design, management, and evaluation of horticultural and agricultural systems.
  • Exhibit professionalism and problem-solving skills by applying technical knowledge, critical thinking, and effective communication in academic, workplace, and community settings.

Occupational Skills Required

  • Communication (written, verbal, body language)
  • Organizational and time management skills
  • Computer skills (Microsoft Office and Google Suites, Applications, Adobe).
  • Proficiency in using laboratory equipment and tools.

Experiential Learning Required in Program

  • HRT 101 Turfgrass Management
  • HRT 103 Landscape Design
  • HRT 105 Plants for the New England Landscape
  • HRT 110 Plant and Soil Science
  • HRT 122 Fundamentals of Plant Health
  • EVS 106 Organic & Sustainable Food Production

Most Common Linked Occupation Title – Associate’s or Less

  • Gardener
  • Horticultural Technician
  • Landscape Technician
  • Nursery Manager and Nursery Production Technician
  • Landscape Designer
  • Greenhouse Manager
  • Golf Course Superintendent
  • Landscape Maintenance Supervisor
  • Plant Care Specialist
  • Arborist Technician
  • Groundskeeper and Estate Manager
  • Irrigation Specialist