Horticulture Science Certificate
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The Certificate in Horticulture Science is a 1-year program that provides students with knowledge and skills relevant to careers in horticulture, including crop production, nursery management, landscaping, and managing gardens in educational settings. The certificate is available to both degree-seeking and non-degree-seeking students.
Learning Outcomes:
- Apply knowledge of soils, pests, and plants to manage horticultural production.
- Demonstrate knowledge in managing horticultural systems.
- Synthesize knowledge to better understand and improve horticultural systems.
Curriculum
Required Courses (12 Credits)
| MATH 120 | Fundamentals of College Mathematics | 3.00 |
| OH 105 | Soils & Plant Nutrition | 4.00 |
| OH 110 | Applied Mathematics for Horticulture | 1.00 |
| OH 150 | Fundamentals of Plant Science | 3.00 |
| OH 199 | Internship in Horticulture | 1.00 - 6.00 |
Electives
Choose 12 credits from the following: BIOL 122 Desert Plants (3 credits); BIOL 340 Urban Agriculture (4 credits; pre-req: BIOL 196 & BIOL 197 or instructor approval); COM 101 Public Speaking or COM 102 Interpersonal Communication (3 credits); OH 198 Special Topics (1-4 credits; repeatable; topic varies); OH 199 Internship (1-6 credits; may take up to 6 credits total); OH 223 Integrated Pest Management (3 credits)
Summary of credit requirements for the Horticulture Science Certificate
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Required Courses
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12
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Electives
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12
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Total Credits
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24
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