Horticulture
Career Studies Certificate
Purpose: The career studies certificate in horticulture is designed to provide entry level skill development for career seeking individuals, or provide technical information and credentials to employed individuals seeking career advancement. The certificate may also be of interest to community members seeking further information about aspects of horticulture for personal enrichment and application in a home garden or yard.
Occupational Objectives: Career development in horticulture.
Admission Requirements: Students must be admitted to the career studies certificate program through Counseling and Career Services. Course work completed prior to acceptance into the program generally can be used to meet certificate requirements.
Program Requirements: Students will, with the guidance of a faculty mentor, select from among the courses listed in the Curriculum below. Other courses may be substituted with the approval of the division dean. Course work may include on-the-job training in an approved work experience (HRT 197 Cooperative Education) plus related classes which emphasize theory and demonstration.
Horticulture Core Courses
For more information, contact:
Ann Smith, Interim Dean
Division of Mathematics, Sciences and Human Services
434.961.5239
asmith@pvcc.edu
