Associate of Science - Plant Science

Associate of Science - Plant Science in Agriculture at College of the Desert are designed to serve both occupational and transfer students. Many courses primarily serve students who wish to enter an occupation after graduation. Courses are designed to provide practical experience, as well as academic background.

Students who wish to prepare for four-year colleges will find not only the necessary required transfer courses in English, science, mathematics, and related subjects available to them, but also departmental courses related to their majors. Students should see an Advisor for additional information and program planning regarding their major.

Associate of Science - Plant Science provides instruction in a wide array of career opportunities in horticulture, agronomic and other related fields. These careers also include many areas that support these industries such as landscape irrigation, water management, soil science and conservation, agricultural biology, entomology, environmental protection of water, farmlands, open spaces, and landscaped areas.