Office Location
Horticulture Education Center, Room 101-B, 670 N. Eastern Blvd, Fayetteville NC 28301
Phone Number
910-486-3930
Office Hours
M-F: 8:00am-5:00pm
Dean: Pam Gibson
gibsonp@faytechcc.edu
Program Length: 5 Semesters
Prerequisite: High School Diploma & Placement Test Equivalent
Award: Associate in Applied Science
The Horticulture Technology curriculum focuses on the general production and management of cultivated plants, shrubs, flowers, foliage, trees, groundcovers, and related plant materials; the management of technical and business operations connected with horticultural services; and the basic scientific principles needed to understand plants and their management and care.
Also included are courses in sustainable plant production and management, landscaping, and the operation of horticulture businesses.
| Horticulture Technology (A15240) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Item | In-State | Out-of-State |
| Tuition | $5,016.00 | $17,688.00 |
| Estimated Total (Including books, fees, and supplies) |
$7,151.00 | $19,823.00 |
* Please note that all costs are estimates and subject to change. Tuition is established by the State Board of Community Colleges and North Carolina General Assembly and is subject to change without notice.
Basic Landscape Maintenance Certificate (C15240C1)
Horticulture Technology (A15240)
Bachelor of Applied Science
| Prefix | No. | Title | Class | Lab | Clinical | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACA | 120 | Career Assessment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| or | ||||||
| ACA | 122 | College Transfer Success | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| CIS | 111 | Basic PC Literacy | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| ENG | 110 | Freshman Composition | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| or | ||||||
| ENG | 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| HOR | 160 | Plant Materials I | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| HOR | 162 | Applied Plant Science | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Humanities/Fine Art Elective | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | ||
| Totals | 11 | 6 | 0 | 15 | ||
| Prefix | No. | Title | Class | Lab | Clinical | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOR | 134 | Greenhouse Operations | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| HOR | 161 | Plant Materials II | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| HOR | 166 | Soils & Fertilizers | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Mathematics Elective | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | ||
| Social/Behavioral Science Elective | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | ||
| Totals | 11 | 8 | 0 | 15 | ||
| Prefix | No. | Title | Class | Lab | Clinical | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOR | 124 | Nursery Operations | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| HOR | 164 | Hort Pest Management | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Totals | 4 | 5 | 0 | 6 | ||
| Prefix | No. | Title | Class | Lab | Clinical | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM | 120 | Intro Interpersonal Com | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| or | ||||||
| COM | 231 | Public Speaking | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| HOR | 112 | Landscape Design I | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| HOR | 215 | Landscape Irrigation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| HOR | 278 | Hort Bus Entrepreneurship | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Major Elective | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | ||
| Totals | 12 | 7 | 0 | 15 | ||
| Prefix | No. | Title | Class | Lab | Clinical | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOR | 168 | Plant Propagation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| HOR | 213 | Landscape Design II | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| HOR | 255 | Interiorscapes | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| HOR | 277 | Hort Sales & Services | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| TRF | 110 | Intro Turfgrass Cult & ID | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Totals | 11 | 8 | 0 | 15 | ||
Total Required Credits: 66
The Horticulture Technology program is designed to meet the educational requirements for the Commercial Ground Pesticide Applicator License in North Carolina.
Qualified students may elect to take up to three (3) credit hours of Work-Based Learning in lieu of a Major elective provided they acquire approval from the Work-Based Learning Coordinator and the Department Chairperson
Objective 1: Students will identify, cultivate and classify plants, shrubs, flowers, foliage, trees, and ground covers.
Objective 2: Students will operate and manage nursery and greenhouse systems and facilities.
Objective 3: Students will interpret landscape design blueprints and develop landscape and interiorscape designs using computer-aided design and drafting software.
Objective 4: Students will develop and present entrepreneurial and marketing proposals for horticulture products, services, and business operations.
Objective 5: Students will analyze landscapes and turfs for pest management and soil quality, apply pest control and soil amendments, and design and install basic irrigation system.
Program Length: 3 Semesters
Prerequisite: High School Diploma & Placement Test Equivalent
Award: Certificate
Program Length: 2 Semesters
Prerequisite: High School Diploma & Placement Test Equivalent
Award: Certificate
Program Length: 3 Semesters
Prerequisite: Placement Test Equivalent
Award: Certificate
The Horticulture Technology program is designed to meet the educational requirements for the Commercial Ground Pesticide Applicator License in North Carolina. Please see the disclosure chart for information regarding Commercial Ground Pesticide Applicator licenses in other states.
The Horticulture Technology program is designed to meet the educational requirements for the Certified Plant Professional in North Carolina. Please see the disclosure chart for information regarding plant professional certifications in other states.
Graduates should qualify for employment in a variety of positions associated with:
Industry Sectors:
| Instructor Name | Title | Phone Number | Office Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dr. Robin Pusztay |
Department Chair |
910-678-8447 |
HEC 101B |
Department Chair
910-678-8447
pusztayr@faytechcc.edu
Biography: Dr. Robin Pusztay has been an instructor with the Horticulture Technology program since 2014 and the Department Chair since 2017. Prior to coming to FTCC, she was a high school agriculture teacher in North Carolina and Ohio. Dr. Pusztay holds Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from Ohio State University, a Master’s degree in Instructional Design in Education from American Intercontinental University, and Doctorate in Agricultural Education from Upper State New York University. Dr. Pusztay also spent many years as a diary farmer and currently owns top-ranked show dogs.
