Horticulture Technology
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Program Overview
A program that focuses on the general production and management of cultivated plants, shrubs, flowers, foliage, trees,ground-covers, and related plant materials; the management of technical and business operations connected with horticultural services; and the basic scientific principles needed to understand plants and their management and care.
These curricula are designed to prepare individuals for various careers in horticulture. Classroom instruction and practical laboratory applications of horticultural principles and practices are included in the program of study.
Course work includes plant identification, pest management, plant science and soil science. Also included are courses in sustainable plant production and management, landscaping, and the operation of horticulture businesses.
Graduates should qualify for employment in a variety of positions associated with nurseries, garden centers, greenhouses, landscape operations, governmental agencies/parks, golf courses, sports complexes, highway vegetation, turf maintenance companies, and private and public gardens. Graduates should also be prepared to take the North Carolina Pesticide Applicator鈥檚 Examination and/or the North Carolina Certified Plant Professional Examination.
AAS Degree - Horticulture Technology
An Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree is built to get you career-ready. Completed in about two (2) years, you鈥檒l gain classroom knowledge and hands-on experience while applying scientific and business principles to real-world work in areas such as healthcare, information technology, development, production, business administration, management, or service.
Course Sequence
Fall Semester
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ||
| 3 | ||
| 3 | ||
| 3 | ||
| 3 | ||
| 3 | ||
| Sub-Total Credits | 16 | |
Spring Semester
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | ||
| 2 | ||
| 3 | ||
| 3 | ||
| 3 | ||
| Sub-Total Credits | 14 | |
Summer Semester
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | ||
| 3 | ||
| 3 | ||
| Sub-Total Credits | 9 | |
Fall Semester
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO-140 or MAT-110 | Environmental Biology or Mathematical Measurement and Literacy Choose one: ; | 3 |
| 3 | ||
| 3 | ||
| 3 | ||
| 3 | ||
| Sub-Total Credits | 15 | |
Spring Semester
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | ||
| 3 | ||
| 3 | ||
| 3 | ||
| 3 | ||
| Sub-Total Credits | 14 | |
Total Credits: 68 credits
Certificate - Greenhouse Production
Certificate programs are short-term training options that can typically be completed in one (1) year or less. They are designed to prepare you for employment, upgrade your skills, or provide retraining鈥攈elping you quickly gain the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to advance in the workforce.
Course Sequence
Fall Semester
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | ||
| 3 | ||
| 3 | ||
| Sub-Total Credits | 9 | |
Spring Semester
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | ||
| 3 | ||
| 3 | ||
| Sub-Total Credits | 9 | |
Total Credits: 18 credits
Certificate - Horticulture Basic
Certificate programs are short-term training options that can typically be completed in one (1) year or less. They are designed to prepare you for employment, upgrade your skills, or provide retraining鈥攈elping you quickly gain the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to advance in the workforce.
Course Sequence
Fall Semester
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | ||
| 3 | ||
| 3 | ||
| 3 | ||
| Sub-Total Credits | 12 | |
Total Credits: 12 credits
Certificate - Landscape Construction
Certificate programs are short-term training options that can typically be completed in one (1) year or less. They are designed to prepare you for employment, upgrade your skills, or provide retraining鈥攈elping you quickly gain the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to advance in the workforce.
Course Sequence
Fall Semester
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | ||
| 3 | ||
| Sub-Total Credits | 6 | |
Spring Semester
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | ||
| Sub-Total Credits | 3 | |
Summer Semester
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | ||
| 3 | ||
| Sub-Total Credits | 6 | |
Total Credits: 15 credits
Certificate - Landscape Management
Certificate programs are short-term training options that can typically be completed in one (1) year or less. They are designed to prepare you for employment, upgrade your skills, or provide retraining鈥攈elping you quickly gain the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to advance in the workforce.
Course Sequence
Fall Semester
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | ||
| 3 | ||
| 3 | ||
| Sub-Total Credits | 9 | |
Spring Semester
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | ||
| 3 | ||
| 2 | ||
| Sub-Total Credits | 8 | |
Total Credits: 17 credits
Pathway - Horticulture Technology (CCP)
Career & College Promise (CCP) offers high school students the opportunity to take tuition-free college courses that count toward both high school and college graduation requirements. In about two years or less, students can complete college credits, certificates, or other credentials鈥攇iving them a valuable head start on their education and career goals. By enrolling in CCP, students save time, save money, and gain the confidence of knowing they are already on the path to success in college and beyond.
Course Sequence
Fall Semester
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | ||
| 3 | ||
| Sub-Total Credits | 6 | |
Spring Semester
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | ||
| 3 | ||
| Sub-Total Credits | 6 | |
Total Credits: 12 credits
WCE Available Classes
Boost your skills, explore new careers, or stay current in your field with 51黑料网 CC鈥檚 Workforce Continuing Education. Our flexible, non-credit courses鈥攐ffered online or in-person鈥攔ange from a few hours to several hundred hours and cover everything from technical training to professional development and personal enrichment. Affordable and practical, these courses help you grow your career and reach your goals on your schedule.
Program Overview
A program that focuses on the general production and management of cultivated plants, shrubs, flowers, foliage, trees,ground-covers, and related plant materials; the management of technical and business operations connected with horticultural services; and the basic scientific principles needed to understand plants and their management and care.
These curricula are designed to prepare individuals for various careers in horticulture. Classroom instruction and practical laboratory applications of horticultural principles and practices are included in the program of study.
Course work includes plant identification, pest management, plant science and soil science. Also included are courses in sustainable plant production and management, landscaping, and the operation of horticulture businesses.
Graduates should qualify for employment in a variety of positions associated with nurseries, garden centers, greenhouses, landscape operations, governmental agencies/parks, golf courses, sports complexes, highway vegetation, turf maintenance companies, and private and public gardens. Graduates should also be prepared to take the North Carolina Pesticide Applicator鈥檚 Examination and/or the North Carolina Certified Plant Professional Examination.
AAS Degree - Horticulture Technology
Stay on track toward graduation.
Course Sequence
Fall Semester
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ||
| 3 | ||
| 3 | ||
| 3 | ||
| 3 | ||
| 3 | ||
| Sub-Total Credits | 16 | |
Spring Semester
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | ||
| 2 | ||
| 3 | ||
| 3 | ||
| 3 | ||
| Sub-Total Credits | 14 | |
Summer Semester
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | ||
| 3 | ||
| 3 | ||
| Sub-Total Credits | 9 | |
Fall Semester
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO-140 or MAT-110 | Environmental Biology or Mathematical Measurement and Literacy Choose one: ; | 3 |
| 3 | ||
| 3 | ||
| 3 | ||
| 3 | ||
| Sub-Total Credits | 15 | |
Spring Semester
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | ||
| 3 | ||
| 3 | ||
| 3 | ||
| 3 | ||
| Sub-Total Credits | 14 | |
Total Credits: 68 credits
Certificate - Greenhouse Production
Stay on track toward graduation.
Course Sequence
Fall Semester
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | ||
| 3 | ||
| 3 | ||
| Sub-Total Credits | 9 | |
Spring Semester
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | ||
| 3 | ||
| 3 | ||
| Sub-Total Credits | 9 | |
Total Credits: 18 credits
Certificate - Horticulture Basic
Stay on track toward graduation.
Course Sequence
Fall Semester
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | ||
| 3 | ||
| 3 | ||
| 3 | ||
| Sub-Total Credits | 12 | |
Total Credits: 12 credits
Certificate - Landscape Construction
Stay on track toward graduation.
Course Sequence
Fall Semester
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | ||
| 3 | ||
| Sub-Total Credits | 6 | |
Spring Semester
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | ||
| Sub-Total Credits | 3 | |
Summer Semester
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | ||
| 3 | ||
| Sub-Total Credits | 6 | |
Total Credits: 15 credits
Certificate - Landscape Management
Stay on track toward graduation.
Course Sequence
Fall Semester
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | ||
| 3 | ||
| 3 | ||
| Sub-Total Credits | 9 | |
Spring Semester
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | ||
| 3 | ||
| 2 | ||
| Sub-Total Credits | 8 | |
Total Credits: 17 credits
Pathway - Horticulture Technology (CCP)
Take tuition-free college courses that count toward both high school and college graduation requirements.
Course Sequence
Fall Semester
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | ||
| 3 | ||
| Sub-Total Credits | 6 | |
Spring Semester
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | ||
| 3 | ||
| Sub-Total Credits | 6 | |
Total Credits: 12 credits
WCE Available Classes
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