Floral Design Technology, AAS [FLORDT-AAS, 60 Total Credits]

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Please Note: This degree program is no longer taking new majors. This degree is listed for students that are finishing the program.

DESCRIPTION

This degree prepares students for the commercial floral design industry which encompasses private retail shops, wedding chapels, silk floral establishments and major resort hotels. Typical positions in floral establishments include owner/manager, lead designer, assistant designer or salesperson.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

Appraise and evaluate the basic tasks of a floral designer in a commercial setting by calculating, estimating and justifying market sheets for ordering product for shop needs, and acting as a consultant for weddings, special events and funerals
Assess criteria to select and recommend materials for the construction of floral decor to customer’s preference, using industry standards.
Compose photographic images of floral design.
Demonstrate math, communication, computer technology skills, and other core supervisory/entry level management skills in the floral industry.

General Education Requirements (22 Credits)

Mathematics (3 Credits)

^{NOTE: Your first college-level MATH course MUST be completed before reaching 30 total college-level credits.}

MATH 104B - Applied Mathematics

English Composition (3-5 Credits)

^{NOTE: Your first college-level ENG course MUST be completed before reaching 30 total college-level credits.}

Communications (3 Credits)

COM 115 - Applied Communication

Human Relations (3 Credits)

Natural Science (3 Credits)

Recommended: ENV 101

Fine Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences (3 Credits)

U.S. and Nevada Constitutions (4-6 Credits)

Recommended: PSC 101

Four Credit Option
PSC 101 - Introduction to American Politics
Six Credit Options
HIST 101 - U.S. History to 1877
and HIST 102 - U.S. History Since 1877
or
HIST 101 - U.S. History to 1877
and HIST 217 - Nevada History
or
HIST 102 - U.S. History Since 1877
and HIST 111 - Survey of U.S. Constitutional History
or
HIST 111 - Survey of U.S. Constitutional History
and HIST 217 - Nevada History

Special Program Requirements (38 Credits)

Core Requirements (30 Credits)

FLOR 102B - Introduction to Floral Design
and FLOR 106B - Permanent Botanicals
and FLOR 202B - Tributes and Traditions
and FLOR 204B - Traditional Weddings
and FLOR 208B - Creativity and Competition
and FLOR 220B - Events and Display
and FLOR 240B - Advanced Weddings
and IS 101 - Introduction to Information Systems
and MGT 103 - Introduction to Small Business Management
and PHO 101 - Beginning Photography