Horticulture, Turf, Certificate

Program Details

Semester 1 (Spring)

• AGH 106 - Introduction to Horticulture Credits: 3
• AGH 112 - Intro to Turfgrass Management Credits: 3
• AGH 146 - Soil Science for Horticulture Credits: 3
• AGH 147 - Soil Fertility for Hort. Credits: 1

Semester 2 (Fall)

• AGH 161 - Irrigation Systems Credits: 3
• AGH 211 - Advanced Turfgrass Management Credits: 3
• AGH 283 - Pesticide Application Cert Credits: 2

Total Credits Required to Complete this Certificate - 18

These credits are applicable to the AAS degree in Horticulture  .

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$160.00 per credit

The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change.

Varied Costs

Costs can be reduced by renting textbooks or buying e-texts. Students can expect to spend up to an additional $100 for field trips and membership in professional organizations.

Approximate total for certificate: $3,680**

**Program entry requirements are not included in the total approximate cost.

What Kind of Work Will You Do?

• Mowing, fertilization, pesticide application, aeration, top dressing and marking of commercial, and recreational turf areas.

What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?

• Understanding of turf in response to human, climate, and soils influences.

What Else Should I Consider about this Specialist Certificate?

• This may initially lead to seasonal employment only; experience over time may lead to full-time employment.

Program Competencies

1. Identify factors that influence plant growth.
2. Correlate soil characteristics with their impacts on plant growth.
3. Demonstrate understanding of plant taxonomy, morphology, physiology and pathology.
4. Determine proper plant selection, planting, pruning and other cultural practices.
5. Establish positive safety practices and procedures.
6. Demonstrate basic job and human relation skills

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