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Applied Engineering, Agriculture, & Skilled Trades

Horticulture Technology

HORTICULTURE TECHNOLOGY

ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE  |  DIPLOMA  |  CERTIFICATE

The Horticulture Technology program at Alamance Community College offers courses that provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a career in the green industry. It is a unique program designed to provide comprehensive knowledge of horticultural practices through a hands-on approach.

The program offers a variety of courses which cover the broad range of subject matter within the discipline of Horticulture. Some of the course topics are as follows: applied plant science, plant identification, propagation, greenhouse operations, arboriculture, landscape irrigation, sales, marketing, landscape design, construction and management.

 

In addition to the knowledge and skills implemented in the program, students are introduced and exposed to the industry through field trips, guest speakers and numerous opportunities to attend industry trade-shows, conferences and symposiums. These opportunities offered to students enhance the educational experience by providing a better look into the diverse career paths available in horticulture as well as networking opportunities with potential employers in the local area and throughout the nation.

The overall goal of this program is to provide students with a thorough and well-rounded education in horticulture that prepares them for employment in the industry.

Associate in General Education: Horticulture Production Systems and Entrepreneurship and Landscape Design, Gardens and Urban Environments

This curriculum is designed for the academic enrichments of students who wish to broaden their education, with an emphasis in horticulture. This program is intended for students who are specifically interested in pursuing a four-year Horticultural Science degree at North Carolina State University. This program is part of an articulation agreement between Alamance Community College and the Horticultural Science Department at North Carolina State University.  Course work includes study in the areas of horticulture, natural sciences, humanities and fine arts, social and behavioral sciences, and English composition. 

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 Associate in General Education: Horticulture Production Systems and Entrepreneurship and Landscape Design, Gardens and Urban Environments

 

Associate in General Education: Plant Breeding and Biotechnology in Horticulture

This program not only provides a solid foundation in general education but also delves deeply into the fascinating world of plant science and biotechnology. Graduates emerge with a comprehensive understanding of breeding techniques, genetics, and cutting-edge biotechnological applications that are crucial in the field of horticulture.

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Associate in General Education: Plant Breeding and Biotechnology in Horticulture (A10300HS)

 

 

Questions? Contact Us.

Jerry Hackney
Department Head
Agricultural Sciences: Animal Care & Management Technology
jchackney396@alamancecc.edu
336-506-4385
Location
F120

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