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Horticulture Technology (A.A.S.)

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Horticulture degree
Associate in Applied Science
Outcome
Two Years
Duration
Hybrid
Learning Format
Cato Campus
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Hands-on learning

Gain real-world experience in greenhouses, nurseries, gardens and lawn settings.

Industry-relevant skills

Learn plant-care techniques and the basics of managing a horticulture business.

Career preparation

A required internship often leads to employment opportunities.

Expert faculty

Learn from instructors with strong professional experience in horticulture.

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About the Horticulture Technology program

This Associate in Applied Science degree combines classroom instruction with hands-on lab experience. You will study plant science, plant materials, propagation, soils, fertilizers and pest management. The program also covers technical and business skills used in horticulture. Training takes place in greenhouses, nurseries and landscaped lawns and gardens. All instructors have real-world industry experience.

This program teaches you how to grow plants in nurseries and greenhouses. You'll learn to control pests, identify and care for plant materials, and understand landscape design. You’ll create landscape plans by hand and with computer software. You will also become knowledgeable in irrigation systems and industry equipment. Graduates can manage landscape maintenance businesses, create landscape design plans and produce greenhouse and nursery stock. A required internship often leads to employment.
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Frequently asked questions

Graduates are prepared to take the North Carolina Certified Plant Professional Exam, the licensed pesticide applicators exam, and the ISA (International Society of Arboriculture) certified arborist exam.

Yes. Students interested in turfgrass management can choose the turfgrass specialization within the Horticulture Technology degree.

Yes. You may be able to complete the associate degree by taking all your classes in the evening.

Central Piedmont is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees.
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