Horticulture Program Description

The Horticulture program at Illinois Central College offers a two-year Associate in Applied Science Degree and one-year Certificate degrees in Landscaping and in Turf Management. Graduates of the program either enter directly into the Horticulture industry or transfer to a four-year university to continue studies.

Students learn basic theory in the classroom and apply that theory in outdoor laboratories. The program has a variety of outdoor facilities and equipment to support student learning in these "hands-on" labs. Students in laboratories learn and practice production, construction, and maintenance of plants and features in the campus horticultural facilities.

Students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities at ICC besides going to classes. The Horticulture Club sponsors a variety of trips and social functions each year. Students may participate in the Illinois Nurserymen's Association Apprenticeship Program, the Pro-Hort Seminars, and the Associated Landscape Contractor's Student Career Days held each spring. In addition, students assist in hosting the College's Landscape & Garden Day held each fall at the Land Lab.

Students may attend full-time or part-time. Classes are also offered in the evening to assist adults who wish to earn a degree for job enhancement, are considering a change of careers, or want to take classes for their own personal enjoyment.

Click the link above to visit the
All-America Selections
web site. Also, visit our
Landscape and Garden Day page and view the PowerPoint presentations displaying each year's All-America Selections at Illinois Central College.