Horticulture Technology A.A.S. (A15240)

Location(s): Carrington-Scott Campus (Graham Campus)

Program Description

The Horticulture Technology curriculum is 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 science, plant materials, propagation, soils, fertilizers, and pest management. Also included are courses in plant production, landscaping, and the management and operation of horticulture businesses.

Graduates should qualify for employment opportunities in nurseries, garden centers, greenhouses, landscape operations, gardens, and governmental agencies. Graduates should also be prepared to take the certified plant professional and licensed pesticide applicators examinations.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to describe and discuss the processes of plant growth and how those impact management decisions.
Students will be able to analyze soils and soilless substrates in order to determine amendments and amounts needed for plant growth.
Students will be able to properly identify and discuss the utilization of annuals, herbaceous perennials, trees, and shrubs common to North Carolina.
Students will be able to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to successfully plan a plant production schedule (propagation, greenhouse, or nursery) and produce marketable plants.
Students will be able to plan and draft a landscape design by hand or digitized.
Students will be able to create a landscape management plan.
Students will be able to utilize relevant horticultural computer programs.
Students will be able to analyze a landscape site and determine cultural and physical activities needed to establish and/or manage a quality turf.
Students will be able to perform maintenance and/or operate equipment and tools specific to the horticultural industry safely and correctly.
Students will be able to identify horticultural pest management issues and strategies.
Students will be able to plan and demonstrate a horticultural sales and/or marketing pitch.
Students will be able to estimate total job costs, including materials, equipment, and labor.

Articulation Agreements

North Carolina A & T State University, 2+2 Agricultural Education
North Carolina State University, 1+3 Horticultural Science

Technical Standards

Students entering the program must meet specific emotional, behavioral, physical and cognitive standards. This information is found in the admissions office.

Students qualifying for special accommodations to these standards must contact the Disability Services Coordinator at 336-506-4130 for more specific information.

Additional Program Costs

The Horticulture curriculum has additional costs associated with it. Students who enroll in this program are required to pay for such items as certification exams, achievement tests, supplies, and the like. Many of these are required as part of the curriculum, but are not provided by the College. Additional expenses required for this program are listed below with approximate costs.