This certificate prepares students for employment in the field of Ornamental Horticulture. Students completing this certificate will acquire skills and practical experience in plant propagation, pest management, plant identification and general ornamental horticulture.

Program Outcomes

• Describe and demonstrate the safe and efficient use of tools, equipment and materials commonly used in ornamental horticulture and nursery management.
• Prepare appropriate growth media and utilize common horticultural techniques and practices to propagate and produce ornamental plants in containers.
• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.

Career Opportunities

Upon successful completion of this certificate, students will be prepared for employment in the following areas: nursery production, landscape maintenance, parks and recreation, garden centers.

Program Requirements 

Course List

Code	Title	Units
REQUIRED CERTIFICATE COURSES		22
AGMT 108	Ag Business Computer Applications	3
OH 001	Introduction to Horticultural Science	3
OH 002	Plant Identification 1	3
OH 003	Plant Identification 2	3
OH 105	Plant Propagation	3
OH 204	Nursery and Greenhouse Production	3
OH 222	Pests of Ornamentals	3
WEXP 193F	Agriculture Work Experience – First Semester	1
+
RESTRICTED ELECTIVES		6
Select two of the following courses:
OH 007	Principles of Landscape Design	3
OH 109	Landscape Maintenance	3
OH 206	Landscape Drafting	3
OH 208	Landscape Construction	3
OH 210	Turfgrass Management	3
OH 217	Landscape Irrigation	3
OH 218	Xeriscape: Water Conservation	3
OH 220	Diseases of Ornamentals	3
=
TOTAL		28

The Certificate of Achievement requirements include completion of the certificate courses with a “C” or better grade in each course. Required and support courses may be substituted with the approval of the Agriculture Division Chair.