Occupational Division

 

Horticulture 

Horticulture is a short-term career program designed to prepare students for employment in many different areas.  Options include:  nursery development and management, landscaping, florist, greenhouse management, chemical and seed industries.

Courses are designed to prepare students for employment rather than for transfer to other colleges.

 

Requirements for the Short-Term Occupational Certificate
Course No. Course Title Theory Lab Semester Hours
HOC 110 Introduction to Horticulture Science 2 2 3
HOC 115 Soils and Fertilizers 2 2 3
HOC 120 Plant Propagation 1 4 3
HOC 125 Turf Management 1 4 3
HOC 130 Nursery Production 1 4 3
HOC 135 Ornamental Plant Identification and Culture 1 4 3
HOC 140 Ornamental Plant Pest Management 2 2 3
HOC 210 Greenhouse Management 1 4 3
Total Semester Credit Hours........................................................................................24

Information above is a general overview of requirements.  For specific information on the program  listed above, please view the Current Catalog.
 

For more information on the Horticulture  program, please contact  Don Ezzell at 256-331-5292  or e-mail him at dezzell@nwscc.cc.al.us.
 

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