2023-24 Virginia Western Academic Catalog and Student Handbook

Nov 23, 2024

2023-24 Virginia Western Academic Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Horticulture Technology Career Studies Certificate

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Career Studies Certificate
221-335-04

Purpose: This curriculum is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in greenhouse, nursery, and garden center and landscaping businesses and to upgrade the skills of those currently employed in the industry.

Program Objectives: Employment opportunities include assistant growers, wholesale and retail salespersons, and production or landscaping technicians.

Admission Requirements: Applicants must meet the requirements for admission to credit-level coursework established by the college.

First Semester

HRT 115 - Plant Propagation 3 CR
HRT 201 - Landscape Plants I 3 CR
HRT 207 - Plant Pest Management 3 CR
HRT 227 - Professional Landscape Management 3 CR (1st 8 weeks)
HRT 231* - Planting Design I 3 CR

Second Semester

HRT 202 - Landscape Plants II 3 CR
HRT 226 - Greenhouse Management 3 CR
HRT 205 - Soils 3 CR (1st 8 weeks) or HRT 285 - Management of a Horticultural Business (2nd 8 weeks)
HRT 296 - Training in Arboretum Internship 3 CR

Total Minimum Credits for Degree: 27

*This course has a requisite

Horticulture Technology Career Studies Certificate

Career Studies Certificate 221-335-04

First Semester

Second Semester

Total Minimum Credits for Degree: 27

Career Studies Certificate
221-335-04