Horticulture Technology A.A.S.
A15240
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.
Coursework 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. Students should consult their advisor for information about course scheduling.
Upon successful completion of this program, the student should be able to:
- Identify and state problems, issues, arguments and questions contained in a body of information (GE II.1)
- Use written and oral discussion to discover and to articulate ideas. (GE I.1)
- Identify IPM and its various components and develop an IPM program for a specific landscape, nursery or greenhouse crop or situation (GE I.1)
- Identify and determine reasons for, and methods of, the major forms of plant propagation with specific, regionally appropriate examples of each in horticultural operations.
General Education
Required Courses
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| ENG 114 | Prof Research & Reporting | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| MAT 143 | Quantitative Literacy | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
Humanities/Fine Arts
Select 3 SHC from the following
| ART 111 | Art Appreciation | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| DRA 111 | Theatre Application | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| DRA 126 | Storytelling | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| MUS 110 | Music Appreciation | 3 | FA, SP |
| PHI 240 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| REL 110 | World Religions | 3 | FA, SP |
Social/Behavioral Science
Select 3 SHC from the following
| ECO 252 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 | SP, SU |
| GEO 111 | World Regional Geography | 3 | |
| HIS 112 | World Civilizations II | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| POL 120 | American Government | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
Major Courses
Core Required Courses
Other Major Required Courses
| AGR 263 | Vegetable Production | 3 | SU |
| AGR 266 | Organic Crop Prod: FA | 3 | FA |
| BUS 230 | Small Business Management | 3 | FA, SP |
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computers | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| HOR 116 | Landscape Management I | 3 | SP |
| HOR 161 | Plant Materials II | 3 | SP |
| HOR 235 | Greenhouse Production | 3 | SP |
| HOR 245 | Horticultural Specialty Crops | 3 | SU |
| HOR 265 | Advanced Plant Materials | 2 | FA |
Total Credit Hours: 65