Horticulture
Horticulture (HOC) is a short-term certificate program combining classroom theory with hands-on practice in the laboratory. Students can earn stackable certificates and industry certifications. The program is designed to help students acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to prepare for successful entry-level employment in the field of horticulture.
Awards
Short Term Certificate
- Landscape and Plant Management
- Nursery Propagation and Production
- Greenhouse and Turf Management
- Landscape Design and Construction
Industry Certification
- National Career Readiness Credential
- OSHA 10-hr General Industry Safety/Health
| Award | Length | Credit Hours |
| Short Term Certificate | 1 semester | 12/13 |
Required Program Courses
Course
Title
Cr. Hrs.
HOC111
Horticultural Business Management
3
HOC115
Soils & Fertilizers
3
HOC120
Plant Propagation
3
HOC125
Turf Management
3
HOC130
Nursery Production
3
HOC134
Introduction to Floriculture
3
HOC135
Ornamental Plant Identification
3
HOC136
Residential Landscape Design
3
HOC137
Commercial Landscape Design
3
HOC140
Pest Management
3
HOC151
Irrigation Systems
3
HOC167
Golf Course Maintenance
3
HOC175
Seminar in Horticulture
1
HOC210
Greenhouse Management
3
HOC211
Greenhouse Crop Production
3
HOC216
Landscape Maintenance
3
HOC218
Landscape Construction
3
HOC230
Vegetable and Orchard Crops
3
Electives may be offered to meet a student’s personal educational goals or for instructional purposes.
Program Contact
Mr. Jeffrey Taylor, Instructor
Limestone Correctional Facility
334-285-5177
jeffrey.taylor@istc.edu
Occupational Data*
Horticulture workers perform numerous tasks related to designing landscapes, planting and harvesting crops, planning and maintaining turf including that found on golf courses and other commercial settings.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics the median annual wage for groundskeepers and nursery workers was $35,460 in 2021. Employment in this field is projected to grow around 8 percent over the coming decade.