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.
Coursework includes plant science, plant materials, propagation, soils, fertilizers, and pest management. Horticulture Technology is 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 science principles needed to understand plants and their management and care
- the management and care of golf courses, sports fields, and lawns
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 also should be prepared to take the following exams:
- the North Carolina Certified Plant Professional Exam,
- the licensed pesticide applicators exam, and
- the ISA (International Society of Arboriculture) certified arborist exam.
Students interested in a career in Turfgrass Management can complete the turfgrass track within the Horticulture Technology degree.
For specific information about potential positions and wages in horticulture employment, visit the Central Piedmont Career Coach website.
Horticulture Technology (A15240)
Degree Awarded
The Associate in Applied Science - Horticulture Technology is awarded by the college upon completion of this program.
Admissions
- A high school diploma or equivalent (available through Central Piedmont ) is required.
- Central Piedmont placement tests are required in English and mathematics. Developmental Studies mathematics and English courses are available for students to build basic skills and knowledge.
- Consult with an Advisement Counselor and attend an orientation session after placement testing.
- Many courses have prerequisites or co-requisites; check the Courses section for details.
Contact Information
The Horticulture Technology program is in the Education and Training Division. For more information, contact the Program Chair at 704.330.4826.
| General Education Requirements | ||
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3.0 |
| Select 3 credits of the following: | 3.0 | |
| Introduction to Communication | ||
| Public Speaking | ||
| Select 3 credits of the following: | 3.0 | |
| Mathematical Measurement and Literacy | ||
| Algebra/Trigonometry I | ||
| Quantitative Literacy | ||
| Statistical Methods I | ||
| Precalculus Algebra | ||
| Select 3 credits of the following: | 3.0 | |
| Art Appreciation | ||
| Art History Survey I | ||
| Art History Survey II | ||
| Theatre Appreciation | ||
| Cultural Studies | ||
| Myth in Human Culture | ||
| Music Appreciation | ||
| Introduction to Jazz | ||
| Philosophical Issues | ||
| Introduction to Ethics | ||
| World Religions | ||
| Select 3 credits of the following: | 3.0 | |
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| World Civilizations I | ||
| World Civilizations II | ||
| American History I | ||
| American History II | ||
| American Government | ||
| General Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Major Requirements | ||
| ACA 122 | College Transfer Success | 1.0 |
| HOR 112 | Landscape Design I | 3.0 |
| HOR 116 | Landscape Management I | 3.0 |
| or TRF 152 | Landscape Maintenance | |
| HOR 124 | Nursery Operations | 3.0 |
| or HOR 134 | Greenhouse Operations | |
| HOR 150 | Introduction to Horticulture | 2.0 |
| HOR 160 | Plant Materials I | 3.0 |
| HOR 161 | Plant Materials II | 3.0 |
| HOR 162 | Applied Plant Science | 3.0 |
| HOR 164 | Horticultural Pest Management | 3.0 |
| or TRF 240 | Turfgrass Pest Control | |
| HOR 166 | Soils and Fertilizers | 3.0 |
| HOR 168 | Plant Propagation | 3.0 |
| HOR 257 | Arboriculture Practices | 2.0 |
| TRF 110 | Introduction Turfgrass Cultivation & Id And Identification | 4.0 |
| WBL 111 | Work-Based Learning I | 1.0 |
| SPA 120 | Spanish for the Workplace | 3.0 |
| BUS 139 | Entrepreneurship I | 3.0 |
| or BUS 230 | Small Business Management | |
| Technical Electives | ||
| Select 9 credits of the following: | 9.0 | |
| Landscape Construction | ||
| Equipment Operation and Maintenance | ||
| Fruit & Vegetable Production | ||
| Introduction to Horticulture Therapy | ||
| Horticultural Computer Applications | ||
| Landscape Design II | ||
| Landscape Irrigation | ||
| Horticultural Specialty Crops | ||
| Insects & Diseases | ||
| Interiorscapes | ||
| Arboriculture Practices | ||
| Advanced Plant Materials | ||
| Native Flora ID | ||
| Landscape Maintenance | ||
| Total Credits | 67 | |
Horticulture Technology Certificates (C15240)
- Horticulture Technology Certificate with a Specialization in Landscape Design (C15240-C1)
- Horticulture Technology Certificate with a Specialization in Horticulture Maintenance (C15240-C5)
- Horticulture Technology Certificate with a Specialization in Plant Production (C15240-C6)
- Horticulture Technology Certificate with a Specialization in Horticulture (C15240-C7)
- Horticulture Technology Certificate with a Specialization in Landscape Maintenance (C15240-C8)
- Horticulture Technology Certificate with a Specialization in Urban Agriculture (C15240-C9)
Horticulture Technology Certificate with a Specialization in Landscape Design (C15240-C1)
This certificate is designed to prepare individuals for horticultural careers in the specialized area of landscape design. Coursework includes plant materials, design, graphics and landscape computer applications.
| Major Requirements | ||
| HOR 160 | Plant Materials I | 3.0 |
| HOR 213 | Landscape Design II | 3.0 |
| HOR 112 | Landscape Design I | 3.0 |
| HOR 161 | Plant Materials II | 3.0 |
| HOR 170 | Horticultural Computer Applications | 2.0 |
| HOR 265 | Advanced Plant Materials | 2.0 |
| Total Credits | 16 | |
Horticulture Technology Certificate with a Specialization in Horticulture Maintenance (C15240-C5)
This certificate is designed to prepare individuals for horticultural careers in maintaining landscape and turf areas. Coursework includes plant materials, pest management and landscape and turfgrass management.
| Major Requirements | ||
| HOR 116 | Landscape Management I | 3.0 |
| HOR 164 | Horticultural Pest Management | 3.0 |
| HOR 118 | Equipment Operation and Maintenance | 2.0 |
| or HOR 257 | Arboriculture Practices | |
| HOR 160 | Plant Materials I | 3.0 |
| or HOR 161 | Plant Materials II | |
| HOR 253 | Horticulture Turfgrass | 3.0 |
| or TRF 110 | Introduction Turfgrass Cultivation & Id And Identification | |
| Total Credits | 14 | |
Horticulture Technology Certificate with a Specialization in Plant Production (C15240-C6)
This certificate is designed to prepare individuals for horticultural careers as growers of nursery and greenhouse crops. Coursework includes plant materials, pest management, propagation and the operation of nurseries and greenhouses.
| Major Requirements | ||
| HOR 124 | Nursery Operations | 3.0 |
| HOR 134 | Greenhouse Operations | 3.0 |
| HOR 164 | Horticultural Pest Management | 3.0 |
| HOR 168 | Plant Propagation | 3.0 |
| HOR 161 | Plant Materials II | 3.0 |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Horticulture Technology Certificate Specialization in Horticulture (C15240-C7)
This program also is available to high school students through the Career and College Promise program.
| Major Requirements | ||
| HOR 160 | Plant Materials I | 3.0 |
| HOR 162 | Applied Plant Science | 3.0 |
| HOR 166 | Soils and Fertilizers | 3.0 |
| HOR 168 | Plant Propagation | 3.0 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Horticulture Technology Certificate Specialization in Landscape Maintenance (C15240-C8)
This program also is available to high school students through the Career and College Promise program.
| Major Requirements | ||
| HOR 160 | Plant Materials I | 3.0 |
| HOR 162 | Applied Plant Science | 3.0 |
| HOR 166 | Soils and Fertilizers | 3.0 |
| HOR 168 | Plant Propagation | 3.0 |
| HOR 253 | Horticulture Turfgrass | 3.0 |
| TRF 152 | Landscape Maintenance | 3.0 |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
Horticulture Technology Certificate with a Specialization in Urban Agriculture (C15240-C9)
This program also is available to high school students through the Career and College Promise program.
| HOR 134 | Greenhouse Operations | 3.0 |
| HOR 142 | Fruit & Vegetable Production | 2.0 |
| HOR 164 | Horticultural Pest Management | 3.0 |
| HOR 168 | Plant Propagation | 3.0 |
| HOR 166 | Soils and Fertilizers | 3.0 |
| Total Credits | 14 | |
Horticulture Technology Suggested Course Sequence
The following is the suggested plan for when to take each course to complete the Associate in Applied Science degree, based on the program requirements of the 2024-2025 catalog. This is only a recommendation — you may take courses in another order upon consultation with your advisor. This plan is based on you starting with college-level math and English courses, starting your program in the fall, and attending full-time. You can also follow this sequence if you attend part-time. Speak with your academic advisor about the plan and any questions. This program might also offer diplomas or certificates; visit the catalog or contact the program for details. Visit the Academic Advising page for instructions on locating your assigned advisor: https://www.cpcc.edu/academics/academic-advising
| Term I | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| HOR 161 | Plant Materials II | 3.0 |
| HOR 150 | Introduction to Horticulture | 2.0 |
| TRF 110 | Introduction Turfgrass Cultivation & Id And Identification | 4.0 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3.0 |
| MAT 110 | Mathematical Measurement and Literacy or Algebra/Trigonometry I or Quantitative Literacy or Statistical Methods I or Precalculus Algebra | 3.0 |
| ACA 122 | College Transfer Success | 1.0 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Term II | ||
| HOR 160 | Plant Materials I | 3.0 |
| HOR 162 | Applied Plant Science | 3.0 |
| HOR 166 | Soils and Fertilizers | 3.0 |
| COM 110 or COM 231 | Introduction to Communication or Public Speaking | 3.0 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts | 3.0 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Term III | ||
| WBL 111 | Work-Based Learning I | 1.0 |
| Behavioral/Social Science | 3.0 | |
| Credits | 4 | |
| Term IV | ||
| HOR 112 | Landscape Design I | 3.0 |
| HOR 124 or HOR 134 | Nursery Operations (HOR 124 offered in fall; HOR 134 offered in spring) or Greenhouse Operations | 3.0 |
| HOR 164 | Horticultural Pest Management | 3.0 |
| HOR 168 | Plant Propagation | 3.0 |
| HOR 257 | Arboriculture Practices | 2.0 |
| Technical Elective | 3.0 | |
| You may have completed a program certificate(s). Confirm eligibility with your academic advisor. | ||
| Credits | 17 | |
| Term V | ||
| HOR 116 | Landscape Management I | 3.0 |
| SPA 120 | Spanish for the Workplace | 3.0 |
| BUS 139 or BUS 230 | Entrepreneurship I or Small Business Management | 3.0 |
| Technical Elective | 3.0 | |
| Technical Elective | 3.0 | |
| You may have completed a program certificate(s). Confirm eligibility with your academic advisor. | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 67 | |