School of Business & Technology

Horticulture, Sustainable Landscape Practices & Sustainable Agriculture Technology

The Horticulture (HRT) program is designed to provide students with the necessary skills to acquire entry-level positions in all fields of Horticulture and Sustainable Agriculture.  In addition, providing skills for advancement in their career field, self employment, and transfer into a university curriculum. Industry fields include landscape design, landscape and grounds maintenance, sustainable agriculture, floral design, greenhouse and garden center management, and sustainable horticulture.  Program includes an AAS degree in Horticulture, pending for Fall 2013 a new AAS Degree in Sustainable Agriculture Technology and Sustainable Landscape Practices. Also offered are certificate programs in Landscape Design, Floral Design, Grounds Maintenance, and pending for Fall 2013 are Sustainable Agroecology and Sustainable Food Production. 

Pending for Fall 2013, Sustainable Agriculture Technology AAS is designed to provide students skills to manage a sustainable urban food production system.  Graduates are qualified for positions associated with sustainable agriculture including horticulture, nursery operations, agricultural education, and managing food production.  

Pending for Fall 2013, Sustainable Landscape Practices AAS provides a background in sustainable landscape features and practices, including soil and water conservation, appropriate plant selection, reduced reliance on expensive fossil fuel and pesticides inputs, and built environment enhancements such as green roofs and xeriscaping.  Students will acquire skills to implement solutions to common landscape practices. 

This site is currently under construction and will be updated soon with our exciting new Fall 2013 Sustainable Landscape Practices and Sustainable Agriculture Technology AAS courses.  Also new Fall 2013 certificate programs in Sustainable Agroecology and Sustainable Food Production courses.   

Faculty

Degree and Certificates

Degrees:

Horticulture Associate in Applied Science Degree – C201A 

Certificates:

Horticulture/Floral Design Certificate – C401B 

Horticulture/Grounds Maintenance Certificate – C401C 

Horticulture/Landscape Design Certificate – C401A  

Horticulture/Sustainable Landscape Practices – C401D 

Accreditation

ICCB 

Curriculum/Plan of Study

C201A, C401B, C401C, C401A, C401D 

Program Affiliations

Illinois Landscape Contractors Association (ILCA)

Illinois Green Industry Association (IGIA)

Illinois Association of Community College Agriculture Instructors (IACCAI)

Land Care Network (PLANET)

Midwest Ecological Landscape Association (MELA)

For Students

Please call 708-456-0300 Ex. 3550 or email Horticulture@Triton.edu for all program related questions.

Questions about the SAT (Sustainable Agriculture Technology) will be answered here also

Questions about the Sustainable Horticulture Practices will be answered here also

FAQ

Please visit the Triton  Botanic Garden(north side of R Building) , Triton Greenhouse(north end of R Building) or Horticulture Offices(R205) for more information