Horticultural Management (Certificate)
The NCTC Horticulture Program is one of the few programs of its kind, providing a broad, technical education in the field of horticulture, emphasizing practical knowledge while preparing students to work in multiple facets of the industry, including landscaping, floristry, horticulture crop production and greenhouse management. Students learn a variety of horticultural techniques such as plant propagation, organic gardening, soil preparation, plant identification, and pest management. Courses are taught using a range of teaching methods consisting of hands-on labs, one-on-one instruction, fieldtrips, and lectures. A dynamic and diverse field, horticulture is among the few to bridge the gap between science, art, business, and technology. Horticulture is not only a multi-billion dollar industry that offers increasing job opportunities for students seeking careers in the area, but horticulture also offers countless opportunities for hobbyists.
The following curriculum must be completed for certification. Some courses may have an additional supply fee charged at the time of registration.
Certificate Requirements
First Semester
| FMKT 1301 | FLORAL DESIGN | 3 credit hours |
| HALT 1392 | NATURALISTIC GARDENING (SPECIAL TOPICS IN HORTICULTURAL SCIENCE) | 3 credit hours |
| HALT 1331 | WOODY PLANTS | 3 credit hours |
| HORT 1401 | HORTICULTURE | 4 credit hour |
| | HORTICULTURE ELECTIVE | 3 credit hours |
| AGRI 2303 | AGRICULTURAL CONSTRUCTION I | 3 credit hours |
| | OR | |
| HALT 1333 | LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION | 3 credit hours |
| | OR | |
| HALT 2331 | ADVANCED LANDSCAPE DESIGN | 3 credit hours |
| | OR | |
| HALT 2307 | FOOD CROPS | 3 credit hours |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Horticulture Elective: HALT2307 Food Crops, HALT2331 Advanced Landscape Design, HALT1333 Landscape Irrigation, AGRI2303 Agricultural Construction I
Second Semester
| HALT 1303 | HERBACEOUS PLANTS | 3 credit hours |
| HALT 1422 | LANDSCAPE DESIGN | 4 credit hours |
| HALT 2308 | GREENHOUSE MANAGEMENT | 3 credit hours |
| | HORTICULTURE ELECTIVE | 3 credit hours |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13 |
Horticulture Elective: HALT2307 Food Crops, HALT2331 Advanced Landscape Design, HALT1333 Landscape Irrigation, AGRI2303 Agricultural Construction I
Summer Semester
| HALT 2280 | COOPERATIVE EDUCATION | 2 credit hours |
| Total Credit Hours: | 2 |
Total Credit Hours: 31
*HALT2280 will constitute the capstone experience.
Horticulture Management Electives
Select from list below:
AGRI2303 - Agricultural Construction I
HALT1333 - Landscape Irrigation
HALT2307 - Food Crops
HALT2331 - Advanced Landscape Design