Career Cluster: Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Career Cluster Pathway: Plant Systems (AGPB)
ENGLISH
4 credits
High School CTE Program: Horticulture Science & Services
Educational Agency: Orange County Public Schools 2014-2015
16 CORE CURRICULUM CREDITS
8 ADDITIONAL CREDITS
OTHER REQUIRED
CAREER AND TECHNICAL
MATH
SCIENCE
SOCIAL
COURSES
EDUCATION COURSES
4 credits
3 credits,
STUDIES
RECOMMENDED
(Algebra 1 &
Geometry
required)
2 equally rigorous,
2 with lab
3 credits
1 Complete Online Course
FINE ARTS or PRACTICAL
ARTS (1 credit)
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
(1 credit)
ELECTIVES
Major Area of Interest:
Agriscience
CAREER
POSTSECONDARY
HIGH SCHOOL
Career Cluster of interest identified by students enrolled in mandatory middle school career education course that includes interest assessment through
CHOICES and ePersonal Education Planner through FACTS.org.
9
English I
Algebra I
(required)
Physical
Science
Global Studies or
World Geography
PE
Agriscience Foundations I
Foreign Language
10
English II
Algebra II
Biology
(required)
World History
Fine Arts or Practical
Arts Elective
Introductory Horticulture 2
Foreign Language
11
English III
Chemistry
American History
Horticulture Science 3
12
English IV
Physics
American
Govt/Economics
Agriculture Cooperative Education OJT or
Agriculture Directed Study
Geometry
(required)
Calculus or
Trig
Dual enrollment courses may be used to satisfy high school graduation or Bright Futures Gold Seal Vocational Scholars course requirements
- see the Articulation Coordinating Committee's Dual Enrollment Equivalency List and the Bright Futures Comprehensive Course Table.
Secondary career and technical education programs may lead to industry recognized certificates, occupational opportunities or postsecondary education
options. Based on the Career Cluster of interest and identified career and technical education program, the following postsecondary options are available.
TECHNICAL CENTER PROGRAM(S)
VALENCIA COLLEGE PROGRAM(S)
UNIVERSITY PROGRAM(S)
A.S. Degree:
Landscape & Horticulture Technology
University of Central Florida
Bachelor of Applied Science
Technical Certificates:
Landscape & Horticulture Professional, Landscape & Horticulture
Technician, Landscape & Horticulture Specialist
Click on Links Below to View Sample Job Titles
Soil and Plant Scientist - SOC Code: 19-1013
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and
Groundskeeping Workers – SOC Code: 37-1012
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers – SOC Code: 37-3011First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and
Groundskeeping Workers – SOC Code: 37-1012
Agricultural Inspectors
CREDIT
ARTICULATION AND CTE DUAL ENROLLMENT OPPORTUNITIES
High School to Technical Center (PSAV)
High School to College Credit Cert. or Degree
PSAV/PSV to A.S. to B.S. or B.A.S.
Statewide Industry Certification – FNGLA001
HOS 1010C Introduction to Horticulture and Landscape
(3 college credits)
ORH 1510C Ornamental Plant Materials
(3 college credits)
A.S. to B.A.S. at UCF
Possible Industry Certifications
Industry Certifications
Career & Technical Student
Associations
Internship/Work Experience
Recommendations
Agri-technician, Horticulture Professional
FFA
Orange  Osceola  Valencia Career Pathways Consortium
Postsecondary Career Pathway Programs
High School Articulation by Statewide Industry Certification – Articulation to Valencia
Community College
Valencia College – Landscape and Horticulture Technology A.S. Degree
Horticulture Specialization – 64 credits
FOUNDATION COURSES
INTERMEDIATE COURSES
ENC 1101 Freshman Composition I
AOM 2012C Types and Systems of Agricultural
Operations
EVR 1001 Introduction to Environmental Science or
MAC 1105 College Algebra
BOT 2501C Plant Physiology
HOS 1010C Introduction to Horticulture and
Landscape Technology
ECO 2023 Principles of Economic - Micro
ORH 1510C Ornamental Plant Materials I
PLP 2001C Plant Pathology
ORH 1511C Ornamental Plant Materials II
SWS 2102C Soils and Fertilizers
ENY 1002C Principles of Entomology
Humanities AS Gen. Ed. Requirement
ADVANCED COURSES
ORH 2251C Nursery Operation and
Management or ORH 2260C
Greenhouse Operations &
Management
PLS 2220C Plant Propagation
Landscape and Horticulture
Technology Degree Electives
BOT 2010C Botany
Mandatory
College
Placement
Assessment in
Reading, Writing
& Math
Academic
Advising with
Career Program
Advisor
CHM 1025C Introduction to General Chemistry
Shorter term Technical Certificates are available in Landscape and Horticulture Specialist, Landscape and Horticulture Professional, and Landscape and
Horticulture Technician with Specializations in Horticulture & Landscape. Visit http://valenciacollege.edu/asdegrees/horticulture/lht.cfm for more information.
Highlighted courses are awarded after successful completion of statewide industry certifications. Credits are awarded at Valencia College.
See website http://www.valenciacollege.edu/careerpathways for details.
Orange County Career & Technical
Education including CTE Dual Enrollment:
https://www.ocps.net/cs/workforce/Pages/default.aspx
Osceola District Schools
Career & Technical Education:
http://www.cte.osceola.k12.fl.us
Valencia College including
articulation by joint assessment:
http://valenciacollege.edu/careerpathways