The Stockbridge Associate Degree Curriculum

Our associate degree curriculum is developed in partnership with industry leaders to deliver targeted, career-ready expertise and extensive hands-on training. In just two years, graduates are prepared to step directly into high-demand jobs or launch their own businesses as entrepreneurs. The curriculum is purposefully focused, ensuring students gain the essential skills and applied knowledge needed to succeed immediately upon graduation.

AS students enter a tight-knit learning community each fall, beginning with foundational courses such as Botany and Soils. From there, class sizes become even smaller as students move into specialized courses tailored to each major, providing direct mentorship and practical experience.

Internships are an integral part of every AS program and take place after the first year, giving students the opportunity to earn an income, build a resume, and establish professional connections before graduating. With a Stockbridge AS degree, students leave campus with not just a diploma, but also with real-world experience and a clear pathway to a rewarding career in agriculture and the green industries.

Many students continue on to pursue a bachelor’s degree, earning both an AS and BS in just four years while combining practical, hands-on experience with advanced academic training.

• Arboriculture and Community Forest Management
• Landscape Contracting
• Sustainable Food & Farming
• Sustainable Horticulture
• Turfgrass Management