Horticulture Technology

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 North Carolina Pesticide Applicator’s Examination and the North Carolina Certified Plant Professional Examination.

female student learning in greenhouse

The entire campus--a designated arboretum with an impressive plant collection--is a learning laboratory that allows students to directly apply their classroom knowledge. Our greenhouse, woody plant nursery, and orchard also serve as wonderful student resources.

"The greatest service which can be rendered (to a society) is to add a useful plant to its culture." --Thomas Jefferson

Program Information

Use the links to the right to move straight to each degree offered in this program. Clicking on a class title will bring up a description of that class.

Suggested Schedule for 2011-2012 (Updated Aug 19, 2011)

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 North Carolina Pesticide Applicator’s Examination and the North Carolina Certified Plant Professional Examination.

Diploma in Horticulture Technology D15240

Fall Semester 1
Course Number Course Title Lecture Lab Clinic Credits
ENG 111 Expository Writing 3 0 0 3
HOR 160 Plant Materials I 2 2 0 3
HOR 162 Applied Plant Science 2 2 0 3
HOR 166 Soils & Fertilizers 2 2 0 3
HOR 168 Plant Propagation 2 2 0 3
  Social & Behavioral Sciences 3 0 0 3
Total: 18
Spring Semester 1
Course Number Course Title Lecture Lab Clinic Credits
AGR 265 Organic Crop Production 2 2 0 3
BUS 280 REAL Small Business 4 0 0 4
CIS 110 Introduction to Computers 2 2 0 3
HOR 116 Landscape Management I 2 2 0 3
HOR 164 Hort Pest Management 2 2 0 3
HOR 260 Plant Materials II 2 2 0 3
Total: 19

Total Credit Hours: 37

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Certificate in Horticulture Technology C15240

Fall Semester 1
Course Number Course Title Lecture Lab Clinic Credits
HOR 160 Plant Materials I 2 2 0 3
HOR 162 Applied Plant Science 2 2 0 3
HOR 166 Soils & Fertilizers 2 2 0 3
HOR 168 Plant Propagation 2 2 0 3
Total: 12

Total Credit Hours: 12

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