LANDSCAPE HORTICULTURE
8 hours of community college credit available
This program is designed to provide knowledge and
practical experience in the care and identification of
ornamental plants (flowers, trees, and shrubs). Activities
include starting plants from seeds and vegetative plant
parts, green house operation, drawing landscape plans,
floral design, pruning practices, and lawn establishment
and care. Upon completion of this course, students may
choose to be tested for certification as a Level 1 Missouri
Certified Nursery and Landscape Professional. A testing fee
is required. Second year students may specialize in areas
such as greenhouse operations, nursery management,
landscape maintenance, landscape installations and floral
arrangements. Those students who maintain a “C” average
or better and a good attendance record may be released
for work/study program in the fourth quarter of their second
year. Upon completion of this course, students may
choose to be tested for certification as an Advanced Level
Missouri Certified Nursery and Landscape Professional (A
testing fee is required).

How to Apply:
*Schedule to take the WorkKeys with the CTC Assessment Office (573.334.0826) and obtain required scores:
Graphic Literacy-3
Applied Math-3
Workplace Documentation-3
*Complete an application & make deposit ($100)
*Provide proof of HS graduation (or GED)
*Submit background check form
Class schedule:
August - May (Following the Cape Girardeau Public Schools Calendar)
Monday - Friday
Morning block schedule is 8:25 - 10:50
Afternoon block schedule is 12:00 - 2:40
For more information call 573.334.0826 and speak to one of our advisors.