Horticulture Technology REVISED

Curriculum Description

Horticulture Science Technology
Career Cluster:    Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Pathway:               Plant Systems

Program Major    Horticulture Technology

Pathway Description

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’s Examination and/or the North Carolina Certified Plant Professional Examination.

Program Major Description

A program that focuses on the general production and management of cultivated plants, shrubs, flowers, foliage, trees, groundcovers, 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.

The following represents one way in which the program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow the recommended curriculum model below should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.

Associate in Applied Science

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NC CIP: 01.0601
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POS Approved: Fall 2024

Fall Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
HOR 162	Applied Plant Science	2	2	0	3
HOR 168	Plant Propagation	2	2	0	3
HOR 134	Greenhouse Operations	2	2	0	3
Select one:
ENG 110	Freshman Composition	3	0	0	3
	OR
ENG 111	Writing and Inquiry	(3)	(0)	(0)	(3)
	Total:	9	6	0	12

Spring Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
HOR 160	Plant Materials I	2	2	0	3
HOR 166	Soils & Fertilizers	2	2	0	3
HOR 255	Interiorscapes	1	2	0	2
Select one:
MAT 110	Mathematical Measurement and Literacy	2	2	0	3
	OR
MAT 143	Quantitative Literacy	(2)	(2)	(0)	(3)
	OR
MAT 171	Precalculus Algebra	(3)	(2)	(0)	(4)
Select one:
COM 120	Intro Interpersonal Com (Global)	3	0	0	3
	OR
COM 231	Public Speaking (Global)	(3)	(0)	(0)	(3)
	OR
ENG 112	Writing/Research in the Disc (Global)	(3)	(0)	(0)	(3)
	OR
ENG 115	Oral Communication	(3)	(0)	(0)	(3)
	Total:	10	8	0	14

Summer Term

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Credit Hours
HOR 118	Equipment Op & Maint	1	3	2
HOR 142	Fruit & Vegetable Prod	1	2	2
HOR 164	Hort Pest Management	2	2	3
HOR 251	Insects & Diseases	2	2	3
	Total:	6	9	10

Fall Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
HOR 112	Landscape Design I	2	3	0	3
HOR 161	Plant Materials II	2	2	0	3
HOR 225	Nursery Production	2	2	0	3
Select one:
HOR 152	Horticulture Practices	0	3	0	1
	OR
WBL 111	Work-Based Learning I	(0)	(0)	(10)	(1)
Select one:
PSY 118	Interpersonal Psychology	(3)	(0)	(0)	(3)
	OR
PSY 150	General Psychology (Global)	3	0	0	3
	Total:	9	10	0	13

Spring Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
HOR 116	Landscape Management I	2	2	0	3
HOR 213	Landscape Design II	2	2	0	3
HOR 235	Greenhouse Production	2	2	0	3
HOR 245	Horticulture Speciality Crops	2	2	0	3
___ ___	Humanities/Fine Arts Elective	*	*	*	3
	Total:	8	8	0	15

Total Credit Hours: 64

Additional Information

Humanities/Fine Arts Electives — Select one: HUM 110, HUM 115, PHI 230, PHI 240, ART 111, HUM 220, MUS 110, PHI 215, REL 110

Work-based learning may be available. Please see your advisor for more information.

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