Full-Time Career Programs
| Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Floral Design Entrepreneur
This major is not beeing offered this semester
This major address the skills needed to be a successful floral designer as well as manage/own a retail floral business. Students will apply the leadership and business skills needed to succeed in the floriculture industry.
Career Major Length |
1025 Hours |
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Course Title |
Hours |
Basic Techniques and Styles |
105 |
Introduction to Computers and Applications-Horticulture |
45 |
Floral Industry |
30 |
Principles of Horticulture |
30 |
Agricultural Plants |
60 |
Flowers and Foliage and Cut Flowers |
75 |
Theory and Design |
300 |
Retail Flower Shop |
200 |
Price Structuring |
60 |
Floral Processing and Conditioning |
60 |
Workforce Staging for Floral Design Entrepreneur |
60 |
| Insect Collection and Identification |
30 |
Average Oklahoma Salary
Dependent upon the success of the business
Helpful Attributes and Abilities
- Reading and math skills at the 8th grade level or above
- Some background in biology
- Good eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity
- Good physical and mental health
- Be able to work under extreme weather conditions
- An ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Dependability
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Good communication skills
- Ability to take directions from others
- Positive attitude
- Self-motivated
- Desire to succeed
Who Can Enroll
MCA Students, Others with approval from the Chief Officer, Guidance and Academic Services.
Location
Metro Career Academy
1901 Springlake Drive
Oklahoma City, OK 73111
Financial Aid
Available for those who qualify
Student Organization
SkillsUSA
Metro Tech Accreditations
Oklahoma Board of Career
and Technology Education (OBCTE)
Oklahoma State Board of Education (OSBE)
North Central Association-Commission
on Accreditation & School Improvement (NCA-CASI)
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