We offer six degrees and 12 certificates to choose from depending on your area of
career interest.
Welcome
The Horticulture Program at Mt. SAC offers many degrees and certificate programs designed to prepare students for careers in the broad field of ornamental horticulture, park & sports turf management, integrated pest management, and equipment technology. Students learn basic theory in the classroom and then apply it in hands-on learning outdoors.
Why choose our program?
Horticulture Featured on Magic Mountie Podcast
Student Cherise Hunt interviews Professor Jennifer Hinostroza about the Plant Science ADT in Episode 149 of Mt. SAC's "Magic Mountie Podcast." You can find this episode of the podcast at the following links:
Recent News
Congratulations to our Mt. SAC Turfgrass Team as they were featured in the SportsField Management Insider Magazine.View the Magazine Feature
Mt. SAC Horticulture Hidden Gems
Demonstration Gardens
Demonstration Garden
The Demonstration Garden was designed and built by students to display the different uses of plants. Horticulture classes utilize the garden for plant identification as well as irrigation management. The garden has a large variety of plants including bamboo, succulents, cactus, and fruit trees.
The Demonstration Garden was designed and built by students to display the different uses of plants. Horticulture classes utilize the garden for plant identification as well as irrigation management. The garden has a large variety of plants including bamboo, succulents, cactus, and fruit trees.
Koi Pond
The Koi Pond at Mt. SAC
The Koi Pond is the crown jewel of Mt. SAC, designed and built by prior students. The pond features a tranquil, shaded garden with a seating area that contains Japanese Maples and Cycads.
The Koi Pond is the crown jewel of Mt. SAC, designed and built by prior students. The pond features a tranquil, shaded garden with a seating area that contains Japanese Maples and Cycads.
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Wiffleball Field
The Wiffleball Field is located outside Building 80. The field is utilized for the Sports Turf Management Program, which enables students to receive hands-on experience and training.
The Wiffleball Field is located outside Building 80. The field is utilized for the Sports Turf Management Program, which enables students to receive hands-on experience and training.
Our Professors
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Brian Scott
Department Chair & Professor -
Jennifer Hinostroza
Professor -
Chaz Perea
Professor
Horticulture Program
Building F2A-1
(909)-274-4893
agsci@mtsac.edu
Horticulture Facebook
Horticulture
Pathways
Pathways
Landscape and Park Management
Pathways
Pathways
Plant Science
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