Basic Horticulture

Madison Area Technical College offers eight associate-degree courses dealing specifically with ornamental horticulture--the cultivation and use of plants and flowers to control, beautify and improve our environment..

Although a full associate degree program is not available at Madison Area Technical College, these courses offer students a foundation in horticulture and up to 40 credits can transfer to Gateway Technical College’s Horticulture Program in Kenosha, Wisconsin. We recommend communicating directly with Gateway Technical College regarding transfer of credits and other advising on how best to pursue this degree by calling (262) 564-2434.

Students enroll in horticulture courses for varying reasons. Some take one or more courses to explore the field. Others take a few horticulture courses to further training. Others are interested in graduating with an associate degree in horticulture. For those individuals, staff can arrange a specific schedule including general education, business and marketing courses that will transfer to Gateway Technical College. Students planning to pursue an associate degree should contact the Agriscience Department before or at the time of registration.

Horticulture classes, except field trips, are held at the Truax Campus and Commercial Avenue Education Center, during the regular college semester. Three courses are typically offered each semester and are taught in the evening.