ARTICULATION AGREEMENT
Montgomery County Public Schools and Montgomery College
HORTICULTURE PROGRAM
INTRODUCTION:
In the past several years, technological advances have changed the processes and equipment used
in a growing number of technical fields. Today's workforce is confronted with diverse and
complex technical concepts and equipment and must have a broad understanding of the
comprehensive principles that govern the behavior of the systems and subsystems that make up
the work environment.
The College Tech Prep Program is a partnership between Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS)
and Montgomery College (MC). This program provides a rigorous, relevant curriculum for students
who wish to explore or prepare for technical careers.
Administration, curriculum coordinators, and the respective faculties of both institutions have
examined the course competencies and content taught at both institutions in Horticulture and
Landscape Technology and have agreed to:
Develop, for the maximum benefit of students, an articulated program in Landscape Technology to
prepare students for degrees or certificates in the applicable programs listed in the chart below.
CERTIFICATION:
Students who wish to enter Montgomery College will present an official high school transcript
attached to a completed Articulation Agreement Credit Award Form verifying successful completion of
the articulated courses with a grade of B or better to the Montgomery College Admissions and Records
Office. To receive credit, students must enroll at Montgomery College within two years of completion
of an articulated program with MCPS. Credit will be transferred upon admission into Montgomery
College in an applicable program.
| MCPS PROGRAM |
APPLICABLE MC PROGRAM |
| Horticulture |
Landscape Technology, A.A.S. |
| MCPS COURSES |
CORRESPONDING MC COURSES |
| Horticulture IA (.5 credit) and |
LN101 Introduction to Landscape Technology (2 credits) |
| Horticulture 1B (.5 credit) |
| Horticulture 2A (5527 SP) (.5 credit) and |
LN209 Interior and Greenhouse Plants (3 credits) |
| Horticulture 2B (5528 SP) (.5 credit) |
| Horticulture 2A (5529 DP) (1 credit) and |
LN118 Landscape Management (3 credits) |
| Horticulture 2B (5530 DP) (1 credit) |
| NOTE: SP = single period; DP = double period |
OTHER SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS: None
IMPLEMENTATION:
To implement this agreement, the participating institutions agree to:
Offer approved Montgomery County Public Schools courses during grades nine through twelve in
mathematics, science, and technology that include prerequisite skills and content for courses
offered in the Montgomery College curriculum in Landscape Management. Students should be
encouraged to pursue a challenging academic program in grades nine through twelve. Students
may be required to take developmental courses in English, Reading, and Mathematics before
moving on to the next level course in their chosen Montgomery College program.
Upon completion of the specific MCPS technical courses outlined in this Agreement, students
may receive college credit when they enter Montgomery College's Landscape Technology A.A.S.
degree program.
Jointly develop promotional materials to describe the program to students, staff, faculties,
parents, and the community.
Jointly develop and implement a procedure to monitor, evaluate, and assess the effectiveness
of the program.
Communicate this agreement to all concerned, including counselors, faculty, students and parents.
Designate one MCPS administrator and one MC representative with responsibility for coordinating
and supervising the agreement.
Review the agreement annually and coordinate any curricular changes that may affect the agreement.
THIS AGREEMENT, having been formulated by the responsible faculties and administrative personnel
of the Montgomery County Public Schools, and Montgomery College, and having been certified by
the chief academic officers of both institutions, is herewith agreed to for implementation
beginning with the Spring Semester of 2000.
Jerry D. Weast, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Montgomery County Public Schools
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Charlene Nunley, Ph.D.
President
Montgomery College
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