The Plant Science and Agricultural Technology Associate in Science (A.S.) degree at Valencia College is a two-year program that offers specializations in both landscape and horticulture. It takes many specialized skills and technicians to grow plants and incorporate them into attractive landscape designs. Our program provides a well-rounded approach, with an on-campus horticulture lab and greenhouse. Not to mention, Valencia College graduates have a 100 percent placement rate.

Specializations Available:

• Horticulture
• Landscape
• Sustainable Agriculture

Learn How To

• Design, construct and maintain landscapes
• Oversee landscape operations in parks and other recreational areas
• Inspect and diagnose plants for disease and overall health
• Operate or manage a greenhouse or nursery
• Propagate, grow, maintain and market plants

Job Outlook

Central Florida is one of the major and most diversified horticulture centers in the world, offering a variety of career choices at hotels and resorts, theme parks and attractions, parks and recreational areas, golf courses, and numerous residential communities.

Potential Careers

• Nursery Supervisor/Manager
• Landscape or Groundskeeping Manager
• Landscape Gardener/Designer/Contractor
• Supervisor/Manager of Landscaping and Horticulture Services
• Parks Supervisor