What is Horticulture?
Horticulture is the art of cultivating plants in gardens to produce food and medicinal ingredients, or for comfort and ornamental purposes. Horticulturists are agriculturists who grow flowers, fruits and nuts, vegetables and herbs, as well as ornamental trees and lawns.
What are my career choices?
Graduates of the Horticulture program can find careers as Botanists, Landscapers, research assistants, nursery operators, greenhouse operators, and more.
What are my degree, diploma, or certificate options?
- Horticulture - Associates
- Landscape Technology - Diploma
- Ornamental Horticulture - Diploma
- Certificates are available in:
- Greenhouse Operations
- Greenhouse Production
- Horticulture Sales
- Landscape Installation
- Landscape Planning
- Lawn Maintenance
- Nursery Operations
- Nursery Production
How Much can I make, and Where can I take Classes?
The great thing about KCTCS is that we have colleges and campuses around the state.
Contact us for more information on where you can take classes for this program.