Horticulture

Horticulture is the science and art of growing garden plants for the economic, aesthetic, and nutritional well-being of society. It is not only a multi-billion dollar industry that offers increasing job opportunities for students seeking careers in the area, but it also offers countless opportunities for hobbyists. 

The NCTC Horticulture Program provides broad, technical education in the field, emphasizing practical knowledge that will prepare students to work in multiple facets of the industry, including landscaping, sustainability, 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 such as hands-on labs, one-on-one instruction, field trips, and lectures and are held on the Gainesville and Corinth campuses.

Degree Plans Offered

• Horticulture AAS Requirements
• Horticulture Management Certificate Requirements
• Sustainable Horticulture Certificate Requirements
• Landscape Design Occupational Skills Award Requirements

Career Opportunities

We want our Horticulture students to be matched with careers that are not only fulfilling but that ultimately suit their natural gifts and acquired skills. We are glad to visit with future and current students to counsel them on career options and at the end of the curriculum we aid our students with job searches.

Some general horticulture employment opportunities are fruit & vegetable production manager, landscape designer, installer or consultant, greenhouse, nursery, and garden center managers, plant propagators, community garden coordinator, floral designer tree trimmer (arborist), irrigation technician, interior landscaping, research technician, pest managers, lawn specialist, horticultural therapist, and sales and marketing managers.

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