Horticulture Technician
Program Overview
This class introduces students to safe practices, use of tools and equipment, planting techniques, plant care, safe uses of chemicals, and testing soil as related to the horticulture industry. Also, students will learn plant history, harmony, unity, color, balance, proportion, scale, focal point, rhythm line, form space, depth, texture, and mechanics of floral design.
What You'll Learn
- Fertilizers and Soils
- Principles of Horticulture
- Propagation of Horticulture Plants
- Landscape Installation
- Landscape Design
- Greenhouse Operations
- Capstone/Internship
Certifications and Licenses
- ODCTE Competency Certification
- Intro to Horticulture
- Florist Assistant
- Nursery Technician
- Oklahoma State Floral Association
- Oklahoma Master Florist Certification
*Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education
Career Opportunities
- Florist/Floral Sales
- Landscape Designer
- Garden Center Employee
- Landscape Maintenance
- Landscape Contractor
- Greenhouse Employee
- Nursery Employee
For more information on occupations go to www.onetonline.org.
Leadership Opportunities
Career Technical Student Organization (CTSO) SkillsUSA
Enrollment Information
Who Can Enroll
High school juniors, seniors, and adultsProgram Length
This program is designed to be completed in 2 years (960 instructional hours).Tuition and Cost
$2.50 per credit hour X 960 hours = $2,400Financial Assistance
In-district* students under the age of 22 will be awarded the next step scholarship for students in good standing, which covers tuition and all full-time programs except Practical Nursing and Lineworker Technology.*In-district schools include: Blanchard, Bridge Creek, Dibble, Elmore City-Pernell, Lexington, Lindsay, Little Axe, Maysville, Newcastle, Noble, Paoli, Pauls Valley, Purcell, Stratford, Wanette, Washington, Wayne, Whitebead (PK-8) and Wynnewood.
All financial assistance opportunities can be found on our Financial Aid webpage.
Class Schedule
Morning Session – 8:10 AM– 11:10 AMAfternoon Session – 12:45 AM – 3:45 PM
Transportation Services
- High school students: Transportation is provided from your high school to MidAmerica for both morning and afternoon classes. Buses will also take you back to your high school.
- Home school, EPIC, and adult students: Transportation is provided from your local high school for both morning and afternoon classes. Buses will also take you back to your high school.
Route times depend on the location of your high school. Click here for more detailed route times.
How to Apply
Applications are not posted online (except Lineworker Technology and Practical Nursing). High school students should contact their counselors and adult students should contact the MATC Admission Coordinators.
