HORTICULTURE &
ENVIRONMENTAL
SCIENCE
Instructor, Jim Burchfield
This program provides the opportunity for students to prepare for outdoor related occupations. The curriculum is designed to cover the horticulture field, with an emphasis on landscaping. Included are the basic fundamentals of environmental sciences students need to prepare for environmental occupations and postsecondary education.
| COURSE OF STUDY (ACADEMIC) | |
| Agronomy Aquatic Studies Botany Dendrology Ecology Forestry Principles |
Horticultural Principles Landscape Design Landscape Maintenance Landscape Installation Plant Identification Ornithology |
| COURSE OF STUDY (TECHNICAL) | |
| Soil Testing Water Testing Flower, Shrub, Tree I.D. Power Equip. (Hand) Power Equip. (Tractor) |
Landscaping (Hand Tools) Nursery Operations Pesticide Safety Map & Compass Skills Pennsylvania Wildlife I.D. |
Job Outlook
Currently, the horticultural landscaping field is
big business across the entire country. Locally, the need for trained
workers is at an all-time high. Also, self-employment opportunities are
available for highly motivated individuals.
Many former graduates have gone on to higher education or military service. After completion of college or armed service training, many former graduates have been employed in related positions. Also, many job opportunities have been found in other regions of the United States.
Career Opportunities
Following graduation, students may find work
locally with many private or public run horticultural/landscaping related
companies or agencies. Associated occupations offer employment in the
following areas:
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Greenhouse Worker |
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Park Maintenance |
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Nursery Worker |
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Landscaping |
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Plant Sales |
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Outdoor Power Equipment Sales |
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Semi-Skilled Laborer (State) |
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Self-Employment |
Further Education
Opportunities
The academic course of study in this program
provides students with an excellent background for Agriculture-Related College
Programs. Both academic and trade schools for post high training offer
courses related to forestry, wildlife, surveying, landscaping, and environmental
education.
This program is also available to adults
See Intergenerational Programs.