Horticulture
Start planting a seed to grow your future in sustainable food systems, urban agriculture and/or sustainable landscaping.
The courses listed below are available through Triton's Horticulture programs in Sustainable Agriculture Technology (AAS), Sustainable Landscape Practices (AAS), Sustainable Agroecology (Certificate), and Sustainable Food Production (Certificate).
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, or provide skills for career advancement, 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.
Degrees
- Horticulture Degree (Associate in Applied Science – C201A)
- Sustainable Agriculture Technology Degree (Associate in Applied Science – C201E)
- Sustainable Landscape Practices Degree (Associate in Applied Science – C201F)
Certificates
- Horticulture/Grounds Maintenance Certificate – C401C
- Landscape Design Certificate – C401A
- Sustainable Agroecology Certificate - C401F
- Sustainable Food Production Certificate - C401E
- Sustainable Landscape Practices – C401D
Courses
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)
Contact Information
Gary Antonich
Department Coordinator
Office: R-205
(708) 456-0300, Ext. 3550
garyantonich@triton.edu
Edward Del Beccaro
Adjunct Faculty
Office: R-205
(708) 456-0300, Ext. 3550
edwarddelbeccaro@triton.edu