HORT 225 Career Exploration

3 credits

Provides an introduction to the breadth of employment opportunities in the horticulture industry and the job search skills needed to successfully secure employment.

Prerequisites: ABED 040 (or placement into MATH 087 or higher) and ABED 046 (or placement into ENGL 093 or higher)

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Identify career paths and options within the horticulture industry
Develop interviewing techniques and a list of questions to use in an informational interview
Interview an employer to gather information about a chosen career path
Produce a successful horticulture-specific resume or portfolio
Write a cover letter, work experience summaries, and thank you notes
Participate in industry work experiences

Program Outcomes
This course teaches to the following program outcomes:

be prepared to obtain various positions in the field of horticulture
demonstrate professional knowledge of horticultural skills

Total Hours: 40 Lecture Hours: 20 Lab or Clinical Hours: 20