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Residential Faculty - Landscape Horticulture and Sustainable Agriculture
480-461-7125
Office: TC 50 - Room: TC 422
This program is part of the Applied Sciences and Technology Department.
Field of Interest
With alternative food sources and new methods for sustainable farming cropping up every day, the need for skilled individuals who understand farming, sustainable methods for producing goods, and how to improve economics in agriculture roles are valued more than ever.
The Agriculture program focuses on sustainable agriculture in rural and urban farm settings, agribusiness planning and management, and essential farming principles and practices that can transfer to the agriculture sector and agriculture-related roles, such as agribusiness, organic farming, agricultural and greenhouse management, beekeeping, and more!
Make it happen! Enroll in the Agriculture program today.
The Right Pathway for You
MCC offers Certificates of Completion and Associate Degrees for this program. Your interests and goals will guide you in selecting the pathway that is ideal for you. You may find a combination of certificates or degrees is the fastest way to realize your dreams.
Certificate
The knowledge and skills acquired while earning a Certificate of Completion (CCL) can help launch you into a new career or energize your current job. Generally requiring fewer credit hours than degrees or transfer programs, a CCL may be your best first step into higher education.
| Name | Type | Title | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Completion | CCL | Sustainable Agriculture | Pathway Map |
Associate Degree
MCC’s associate degrees enhance your resume and prepare you to enter the workforce with an advantage. Whether you are interested in simply completing basic, required college courses or specializing in a specific area, there’s a degree for you.
| Name | Type | Title | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate in Applied Science | AAS | Sustainable Agriculture | Pathway Map |
Career Opportunities
Successful completion of a degree or certificate within the Sustainable Agriculture program may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages*. Some occupations may require additional education or training. You can click on any occupation to view more detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Agricultural Managers
$36,700 Show expanded career information for Agricultural Managers
Nursery and Greenhouse Managers
$62,865 Show expanded career information for Nursery and Greenhouse Managers
Financial Aid
You can get a high-quality, affordable education. MCC’s low tuition rates and various financial aid opportunities make it possible. Explore federal and state grants, Federal Work-Study, scholarships, student loans, and other options today.
Contact the Career Navigator
Before signing up for classes, you will want to meet with a career navigator. A career navigator can help you explore this program and find the career path that suits you best. You can connect with this program's career navigator, Joy Henry, via the button to the right.