Certificate

Horticulture

Overview

The Horticulture certificate provides the academic background needed to succeed in a variety of positions within the "green industries." The program is designed to meet the needs of individuals entering the green industry as well as to provide professional development opportunities for individuals employed in the green industries. In addition to the horticulture courses, the program includes business, design, and management courses needed to compete successfully in the green industries.

Courses Credits
HOR101   4
HOR102   3
HOR103   3
HOR104   3
HOR201   3
   
Horticulture Elective
  • HOR105 Equipment Maintenance and Operation
  • HOR107 Floral Design
  • HOR202 Landscape Design and Construction
 
   
Elective

A course chosen from the following:

  • MKT100 Marketing
  • MKT103 Advertising
  • BUS100 Introduction to Business
  • BUS107 Human Resource Management
  • BUS214 Management
  • GIT110 Computer Applications

(or) additional Horticulture courses, or courses that have been approved in advance by both the Horticulture Program Coordinator and the Division Dean.

 
   
Elective

A course chosen from the following:

  • MKT103 Advertising
  • MKT100 Marketing
  • BUS100 Introduction to Business
  • BUS107 Human Resource Management
  • BUS214 Management
  • GIT110 Computer Applications=

(or) additional Horticulture courses, or courses that have been approved in advance by both the Horticulture Program Coordinator and the Division Dean.

 
    General Education Elective  
Total Credits 28

Career Outlook

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Completion of a program is based on full time enrollment. Many of our students attend part time and may not complete within the one year timeline.