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Nov 26, 2024
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2014-2015 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Horticulture Technical Certificate
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Technical Certificate
Contact Information: Program Office 615-353-3475, E-mail: Paula.McCord@nscc.edu, Program Site
The Horticulture curriculum prepares students for a variety of employment opportunities in the Green Industry. The program includes technical knowledge and hands-on skills, learning to implement a variety of horticultural tasks, and instruction in high-quality service that meets the standard of the industry.
Graduates of the program should be able to:
- Identify and appropriately use landscape materials;
- Design and construct residential and recreational landscapes;
- Maintain residential, commercial and recreational landscapes;
- Identify and control plant pests and diseases, including the proper use of pesticides; and
- Learn management techniques to operate a horticultural business.
Career Opportunities
- Landscape Designer
- Landscaper (installation, maintenance)
- Arborist
- Turfgrass Manager
- Nurseryperson
- Retail Sales
- Horticultural Consultant
- Pest Control
Transfer/Advising
This certificate is designed so that a student can apply all of the required courses towards a Nashville State A.A.S. degree in General Technology with a focus in Horticulture. For a student who plans to apply the certificate towards an A.S. university parallel degree, the student should consult his/her advisor about transferability of courses.
Two tracks are available: the Landscaping Track or Landscaping Design Track
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Core Requirements for Both Tracks
Total Core Requirements: 16 Credits
Total Track Requirements: 9 Credits
Total Track Requirements: 9 Credits
Total Certificate Requirements: 25 Credits
Note:
One internship is required for graduation. Internships may be taken during the fall, spring, or summer semesters.
Additional course requirements: The Tennessee Board of Regents requires that students demonstrate the appropriate skill levels before enrolling in college-level courses. ACT/SAT scores, COMPASS test scores, or other relevant information determines whether a student needs to enroll in Learning Support courses in reading, writing, and/or math. After completing the required Learning Support course(s), a student may enroll in college-level courses.
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