We offer four degrees and 12 certificates to choose from depending on your area of
career interest.
Horticulture Program
Horticulture Program
Horticulture Program
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Work Experience
Work Experience Zoom Orientation
June 5, 2023
3:00pm- 4:30pm
Zoom link will be sent to you
Work Experience Programs requires student to attend a zoom orientation on June 5, 2023 from 3:00pm- 4:30pm to obtain required paperwork for the course. Only those students enrolled in the course will receive a zoom invite. Students that fail to attend zoom orientation may be in jeopardy of losing their seat in the class. Work Experience documents will be issued via canvas to only those student enrolled in the course. For questions regarding orientation, please contact Arnita Champion at 909-274-6080 or via email at achampion@mtsac.edu
Cultivate Your Skills & Grow Your Future
Awaken your passion for Horticulture. Discover more with Mt. SAC's hands on programs:
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Featured Programs:
- Integrated Pest Management
- Ornamental Horticulture
- Park & Sports Turf Management
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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?
Work Experience
SPRING 2023 WORK EXPERIENCE ORIENTATION
Monday, February 13, 2023
11:00am - 12:00pm
Via Zoom
Zoom link will be emailed to students
Work Experience Programs requires student to attend a zoom orientation on February 13, 2023 from 11:00am- 12:00pm to obtain required paperwork for the course. Only those students enrolled in the course will receive a zoom invite. Students that fail to attend zoom orientation may be in jeopardy of losing their seat in the class. Work Experience documents will be issued via canvas to only those student enrolled in the course. A minimum of 60 unpaid/75 paid hours of work required per credit. For questions regarding orientation, please contact Arnita Champion at 909-274-6080 or via email at achampion@mtsac.edu
Events & Updates
Explore the Plant Science ADT with the Magic Mountie Podcast!
Student Cherise Hunt interviews Professor Jennifer Hinostroza about the Plant Science ADT in an episode of Mt. SAC's "Magic Mountie Podcast." You can find this episode of the podcast at the following links:
Plenty Vertical Farm
Plenty is an indoor vertical farm that produces craveable leafygreens and we're currently
hiring teammates to help bring our newest farm to life in Compton.
Job Opportunities
Check out these great work opportunities!
- Botanic Garden - Claremont
- Big League Dreams -- Jurupa Valley, Director of Maintenance/Turf/Groundskeeping
- Pilgrim Place Claremont -- Gardener
- Pilgrim Place Claremont -- Irrigation Technician
- Part time Job -- Chino Hills
- LA Tropics Wholesale
- Wild Wonders
- Wild Wonders Internship
- Part Time Landscaper
- CSU Fullerton -- Horticulturist [Closing Date: 10/17/21 11:59 PM]
- Fill Good Horticulture LLC -- Interior Landscaper
- Alta Vista Country Club -- Greens Keeper
- Alta Vista Country Club -- Irrigation Technician
- Stotz Equipment - Turf Technicians
- Descano Gardens - Gardener
- Target Specialty Products
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Horticulture
Pathways
Pathways
Landscape and Park Management
Pathways
Pathways
Plant Science
Pathways
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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
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