Horticulture

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• Our Program
• Degrees & Certificates
• How Much Time & Money to Finish?
• Start on Your Pathway!

Our Program

Why Choose Horticulture?

• Learn about producing healthy plants from seed to harvest to meet the demands of our growing Texas population
• Take Horticulture courses during the day or at night
  • We offer all courses at least once as a day or night course during a 2-year period.
• Gain practical experience & share your love & knowledge of plants by participating in our Annual Plant Sale

Prepare for What You Will Do at Work

• Grow plants for landscapes, food and beneficial wildlife
• Use horticultural tools and equipment to prune, fertilize, propagate and cultivate a diversity of plants
• Design growing spaces that beautify, conserve and improve the environment
• Identify and treat plant health issues related to soil, water and pests

Marketable Skills You Will Learn

• Critical thinking
• Reasoning
• Communication
• Personal and social responsibility
• Teamwork
• Computer literacy

Before You Enroll, Think About:

• You will work outdoors and in all weather conditions.
• Some aspects of outdoor landscaping work can be physically demanding, such as shoveling, lifting, and bending.
• You may work with chemicals, such as fertilizers and pesticides, and will need to wear protective gear.

Need a boost to get ready for college?

Talk to your advisor about Developmental Studies if your TSI scores say you need some help in math or reading and writing.

Degrees & Certificates

Explore the TCC Catalog and view the list of courses you will need to take for your degree or certificate.

Degree

• Horticulture, AAS

Certificates

Level 1

• Horticulture
• Plant Health Specialist

Level 2

• Horticulture Business Management (This program is pending approval for deactivation. Effective September 1, 2026, new enrollments will not be accepted.)

Occupational Skills Award

• Sustainable Food Crops (formerly Horticulture Basic Skills OSA)

Continuing Education Program

• Sustainable Food Crops

How Much Time & Money to Finish?

2025–2026 Academic Year

Notes:

• Tuition is based on in-state, in-county rates.
• Totals do not include textbooks and other materials.

Continuing Education Programs

Time commitments and fees vary depending on the course.

Start on Your Pathway!