Full-Time Career Programs
| Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Horticulture Entrepreneur
This major is not beeing offered this semester
This major introduces students to safe practices, use of tools and equipment and planting techniques. Students learn to care for plants as well as the safe uses of chemicals and testing soil as it relates to the horticulture industry. Through this major study, students will also refine skills that will help them with horticultural entrepreneurial ventures.
Career Major Length |
675 Hours |
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Course Title |
Hours |
Principles of Horticulture-Horticulture |
30 |
Identification and Propagation of Horticulture Plants |
90 |
Applying Pesticides |
45 |
Agricultural Plants |
60 |
Field Scouting, Weed Collection and Insect Collection |
60 |
Fertilizers and Soils |
90 |
Greenhouse Management |
120 |
Workforce Staging |
30 |
Introduction to Computers and Applications-Horticulture |
45 |
Horticulture Entrepreneurship |
105 |
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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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