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General Contact
- School Code: 287800
- Phone: (212) 966-0300
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
FINANCIAL AID RATE
70%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
22:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
2FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$5,361Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Horticulture Degree
The horticulture program at Suffolk County Community College prepares students to be landscape designers, landscape contractors, greenhouse managers, and growers. The program focuses on the general production and processing of plants, shrubs, flowers, foliage, trees, groundcovers, and related plant material. Program courses include: horticulture science and principles, plant identification, proper soil development and management, sustainable landscape and irrigation design, water conservation, turf maintenance practices, integrated pest management, licensing and certification, and business practices. Get more details below including other New York colleges that offer horticulture degrees.
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Suffolk County Community College
111 Franklin St, New York, NY
Suffolk County Community College (SCCC) is a two-year public community college located in New York State. SCCC is New York's largest community college, with three campuses: Selden, Brentwood and Riverhead. It offers associates degrees and professional certificates, and has more than 70 academic programs of study. Transfer study programs are available for students who wish to transfer to a four-year university to complete their bachelor's degree.
SCCC offers a broad range of study areas, including liberal arts, science, engineering, fine arts, performing arts, computer science, and business administration. The SCCC career programs are targeted to meet the regional employment demands, preparing graduates for technical professional jobs with job-focused curricula. The SCCC professional certificate programs qualify students for employment after one year of study.
SCCC offers an excellent faculty, small class sizes, and a multi-cultural learning environment. Classes are offered during the days and evenings, and also on weekends.
There is an Honors College available, which offers interdisciplinary learning programs for highly motivated students. There are also special programs for returning adult students, an English as a Second Language (ESL) Program, and cooperative or internship programs.
History
Suffolk County Community College was founded in 1959.
Academics
The academic calendar for Suffolk County Community Colleges follows the semester format, with fall and spring semesters and a summer session.
Colleges and Schools
As a community college, SCCC is not divided into colleges and schools, but into academic departments and centers.
Student Life
There are more than 90 student clubs and organizations available for involvement at Suffolk County Community College. Students are likely to find their interests represented in one of the organizations, or may choose to get involved with the student newspaper or literary publications on campus. There are also many organized trips available, films, lectures, concerts, theatre production, art exhibits, music performances, and more.
Student services at SCCC include educational, career and personal counseling, as well as career planning and job placement. Childcare facilities are available, as are services for students with disabilities. There are learning labs for math, computers, reading and writing, in addition to tutorial services and a "Student Success" program. The campus library is open seven days a week.
Traditions
The SCCC school colors are blue and white, and the school mascot is a shark.
Athletics
The Suffolk County Community College "Sharks" athletic teams compete in many intercollegiate sports, including:
Men's Sports:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Cross country
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track
Women's Sports:
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Cheer/Dance
- Cross country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track
- Volleyball
Satellite Campuses
The SCCC campus locations are: Ammerman Campus in Selden, Eastern Campus in Riverhead, and Michael J. Grant Campus in Brentwood. There are also SCCC satellite centers in Sayville (the Culinary Arts and Hospitality Center) and Riverhead (downtown).
Community Life
SCCC is a community college that is fully involved in its surrounding communities in Suffolk County. SCCC offers college courses through local high schools. Community advisory boards help to develop curricula in response to the needs of the community.
SCCC has a year round calendar of events featuring theatre performances, art exhibits and galleries, guest speakers, athletic events, and more, all open to the public.
Students Enrolled in the Horticulture Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Suffolk County Community College has offered the following programs for students:
- Less Than Two-Year Award
- Associate's Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
Graduates | |
---|---|
Less Than Two-Year Award | 0 |
Associate's Degree | 0 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the Horticulture program at Suffolk County Community College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:Nursery and Greenhouse Managers
Description
Plan, organize, direct, control, and coordinate activities of workers engaged in propagating, cultivating, and harvesting horticultural specialties, such as trees, shrubs, flowers, mushrooms, and other plants.
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Teach courses in the agricultural sciences. Includes teachers of agronomy, dairy sciences, fisheries management, horticultural sciences, poultry sciences, range management, and agricultural soil conservation. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers
Description
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in landscaping or groundskeeping activities. Work may involve reviewing contracts to ascertain service, machine, and workforce requirements; answering inquiries from potential customers regarding methods, material, and price ranges; and preparing estimates according to labor, material, and machine costs.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, first-line supervisors of landscaping, lawn service, and groundskeeping workers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.3% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 1
- Average Hourly Rate: $25.10
- Average Annual Salary: $52220
- Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 810
- Average Hourly Rate: $23.76
- Average Annual Salary: $49420
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give you an idea of the applicants Suffolk County Community College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Suffolk County Community College may offer services including:
- Online classes
- Weekend and night classes available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
- Work study style employment
- Child care
Intercollegiate Athletics
Suffolk County Community College is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NJCAA Division III classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
- Bowling