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Ornamental Horticulture
Certificate of Achievement
2022-2023
About the Program
The Horticulture curriculum is designed to meet the demand for trained personnel in a broad range of horticultural fields. The Horticulture program offers an Associate of Science degree and Certificates of Achievement in several fields: ornamental horticulture, landscape maintenance and construction, and landscape design. Successful completion of any of these Certificates of Achievement in Horticulture provides students with skills proficiency for entry-level jobs. The Associate of Science (AS) Degree is recommended for students who wish to transfer to 4-year institutions. Students with the AS degree will also have demonstrated a broader educational basis and writing ability that can give them an advantage for promotional opportunities in the future.
About the Certificate
The Certificate of Achievement in Ornamental Horticulture is designed to prepare students for work in entry level horticultural fields. The course work is designed to prepare students for jobs in retail garden centers and landscape maintenance.
Career Opportunities
Numerous entry level career opportunities in the field of horticulture include: retail garden sales associate, wholesale and grower nursery worker, landscape maintenance worker, park maintenance worker, and golf course greens keeper.
Program Outcomes
- Upon completion of the Certificate of Achievement in Ornamental Horticulture, students are able to demonstrate a basic understanding of the field of horticulture and possible career opportunities.
- Upon completion of the Certificate of Achievement in Ornamental Horticulture, students are able to identify plants and be able to select their proper care and maintenance.
- Upon completion of the Certificate of Achievement in Ornamental Horticulture, students are able to recognize typical horticultural pests and diseases, and know how to research their treatment.
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| HORT 50 Introduction to Horticulture | 3 |
| HORT 51 Fall Plant Material Identification | 3 |
| HORT 52 Spring Plant Material Identification | 3 |
| HORT 53 Landscape and Vineyard Pest and Disease Management | 3 |
| Units Category | Units |
|---|---|
| Total Units | 12 |
Updated: July 2022