Integrated Pest Management
AS Degree Horticulture · Mt. San Antonio College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Natural Sciences Division
Agricultural Sciences Department
The Integrated Pest Management Program is part of the Agricultural Science Program and prepares students to design and implement comprehensive integrated pest management programs for private or public entities. It qualifies students to take the Pest Control Advisor (PCA) exam administered by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation. Pest Control Advisers provide written recommendations for the application of pesticides. Students learn how to design, install, and manage irrigation systems, set up and implement fertilizer and pest management programs, and properly identify and maintain trees, shrubs, and turf grasses. Students also learn personal management and budgeting skills. Most courses in the program provide hands-on experiences designed to give students a combination of practical skills and technical knowledge. Students who intend to transfer should meet with a counselor to review lower-division requirements of the college or university they plan to attend.
This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:
Required Courses
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| AGOR 1 | Horticultural Science | 3 |
| AGOR 24 | Integrated Pest Management | 3 |
| AGOR 29 | Ornamental Plants - Herbaceous | 3 |
| AGOR 30 | Ornamental Plants - Trees and Woody Shrubs | 3 |
| AGOR 39 | Turf Grass Production and Management | 3 |
| AGOR 50 | Soil Science and Management | 3 |
| AGOR 62 | Irrigation Principles and Design | 3 |
| AGOR 63 | Irrigation Systems Management | 3 |
| AGOR 91 | Work Experience in Horticulture | 3 |
| Choose at least six units from the following: | 6 | |
| BIOL 1 | General Biology | |
| BIOL 2 | Plant and Animal Biology | |
| BIOL 3 | Ecology and Field Biology | |
| BIOL 4 | Biology for Majors | |
| orBIOL 4H | Biology for Majors - Honors | |
| BIOL 8 | Cell and Molecular Biology | |
| BIOL 20 | Marine Biology | |
| BIOL 21 | Marine Biology Laboratory | |
| BIOL 34 | Fundamentals of Genetics | |
| BTNY 3 | Plant Structures, Functions, and Diversity | |
| CHEM 10 | Chemistry for Allied Health Majors | |
| CHEM 20 | Introductory Organic and Biochemistry | |
| CHEM 40 | Introduction to General Chemistry | |
| CHEM 50 | General Chemistry I | |
| orCHEM 50H | General Chemistry I - Honors | |
| CHEM 51 | General Chemistry II | |
| CHEM 80 | Organic Chemistry I | |
| CHEM 81 | Organic Chemistry II | |
| Choose nine units from the following: | 9 | |
| AGOR 2 | Plant Propagation/Greenhouse Management | |
| AGOR 15 | Interior Landscaping | |
| AGOR 32 | Landscaping and Nursery Management | |
| AGOR 35 | Ornamental Plants California Natives and Southwest Climates | |
| AGOR 40 | Sports Turf Management | |
| AGOR 75 | Urban Arboriculture | |
| Total Units | 42 | |
Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, a student will:
- be technically proficient
- demonstrate professional conduct in the industry
- be able to give a professional quality oral presentation
- be able to formulate and implement a complete Integrated Pest Management program for a specific site
Review Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for this program.