Sample Course Sequence
RHSA Graduation Requirements – including major and Common Curriculum requirements (TOI requirements, Writing, Quantitative/Mathematics, and Freshmen Seminar) – can be found at UConn’s Undergraduate Catalog.
Students normally average 15 credits per semester over a 4-year period (fall/spring only) to meet the 120 academic credits required.
First Year
Fall Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| SANR 215 – Dendrology | 3 |
| SANR 325 – Fundamentals of Arboriculture | 3 |
| SAPL 810 – Plant Pest Control | 3 |
| SAAG 250 – First Year Student Seminar | 1 |
| MATH or WRITING | 3-4 |
| RH ELECTIVE | 3 |
| Average Total Credits: 16-17 | |
Spring
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| MATH or WRITING or TOI/Gen Ed** | 3-4 |
| TOI/Gen Ed** | 3 |
| TOI/Gen Ed** | 3 |
| RH ELECTIVE | 3 |
| RH ELECTIVE | 3 |
| Average Total Credits: 15 | |
Second Year
Fall
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| SANR 255 – Forest Ecology | 3 |
| SAPL 120 – Introduction to Plant Science | 3 |
| SARE 460 – Accounting Management for Agricultural Firms | 3 |
| RH ELECTIVE | 3 |
| RH ELECTIVE | 3 |
| Average Total Credits: 15 | |
Spring
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| SANR 425 – Urban and Community Forestry | 3 |
| TOI/Gen Ed** (Recommended: COMM 1000) | 3 |
| RH ELECTIVE | 3 |
| RH ELECTIVE | 3 |
| RH ELECTIVE | 3 |
| Total Credits: 15 | |
Recommendations for RH Elective courses:
| FALL SEMESTER COURSES | Credits |
| SANR 310 – Introduction to Wildlife Management | 3 |
| SAAG 316 – Introduction to Agricultural Mechanics and Safety | 2 |
| SAAG 350 – Hispanic Culture and Community in Agriculture | 3 |
| SAPL 300 – Introduction to Soil Science | 3 |
| SAPL 110 – Turfgrass Management | 3 |
| SAPL 410 – Woody Plants I2 | 3 |
| SPRING SEMESTER COURSES | |
| SAPL 550 – Urban Plant Systems Construction and Maintenance | 3 |
| SAAG 316 – Introduction to Agricultural Mechanics and Safety | 2 |
| SANR 991 – Professional Internship | 2-3 |
| SAPL 840 – Integrated Pest Management2 | 3 |
Electives can be taken either in first OR second year.
**Three TOI courses are required (TOI #1-5, three credits must be TOI 5; courses must be from three different TOI’s and three different subject areas as defined by subject code (i.e. BIOL)) and can be taken at any time.
2Courses have a pre-requisite.
Students can elect to enroll in Summer/Winter sessions. Course options can be found at the Summer Session and Winter Session sites.
Students interested in Education Abroad should discuss options (semester, winter or summer) with major advisor.