Horticulture - Ornamental Horticulture Certificate

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PGM Code – 135B

Program Requirements

Program Description Completion of this certificate provides students with a solid foundation of technical knowledge and hands-on skills in the field of ornamental horticulture. Graduates pursue entry-level positions in landscape maintenance, installation or the nursery industry.

Common Course Numbering Please refer to www.edcc.edu/ccn for more information.

Credit/Grade Requirements This Certificate requires successful completion of a minimum of 44.5 credits as outlined. A minimum of 30 credits or one-third of the required credits, whichever is less, must be earned at Edmonds Community College. Students are required to maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 in all college-level courses.

Students are advised to

Contact Enrollment Services to make an advising appointment and take the ACCUPLACER tests. Placement into BRDGE 093 or higher, as well as MATH 080 or higher is strongly recommended and may be required for some courses;
Plan their schedule several quarters in advance in order to accommodate courses that are offered only once or twice a year, or those that may alternate between day and evening offerings from year to year;
Review the college catalog for required course prerequisites and include these in schedule planning; and
Meet quarterly with an adviser from the horticulture faculty to assure graduation as planned.

Graduation Application A completed Graduation Application form must be submitted to Enrollment Services by the 10th day of the quarter in which the student expects to graduate. Forms are available online or at Enrollment Services located in Lynnwood Hall. Note applications for summer quarter are due by the 8th day of the quarter.

Gainful Employment
Gainful employment information is available for this program.

Advising Note

This program requirement sheet is not a substitute for meeting with an academic adviser. Meeting the requirements to graduate with an Edmonds Community College certificate or degree is ultimately the responsibility of the student.

I. Program Requirements (44.5 credits)

HORT 102 - Horticulture Plant Science 4.0 Credits
HORT 103 - Horticulture Tools and Equipment 2.5 Credits
HORT 106 - Broadleaf Plant Identification 5.0 Credits
HORT 107 - Conifer Plant Identification 4.0 Credits
HORT 108 - Deciduous Plant Identification 5.0 Credits
HORT 109 - Soils and Plant Nutrition 5.0 Credits */**
HORT 110 - Pest Management Principles and Chemical Safety 2.0 Credits */**
HORT 117 - Pruning 3.5 Credits
HORT 118 - Introduction to Plant Pests 6.0 Credits *
HORT 174 - Landscape Materials 3.0 Credits **
HORT 192 - Horticultural Careers 1.5 Credits
Choose one of the following classes:
HORT 170 - Fall Garden Practices 3.0 Credits
HORT 172 - Spring Garden Practices 3.0 Credits
HORT 196 - Introduction to the Nursery and Greenhouse 3.0 Credits
HORT 210 - Mixed Border Practicum 3.0 Credits

Course Notes

*Placement into BRDGE 093 or higher is required.

**Placement into MATH 080 or higher is required or a minimum math prerequisite of MATH 060 Introduction to Algebra or BUS 130 Business Math with a grade of 2.0 or higher. If you are not sure of your math abilities, take the ACCUPLACER test to see where you place. If you need further advice, please see a Horticulture adviser.

Program Requirements Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Program Requirements for this degree, students will be able to:

Describe and demonstrate the safe and efficient use of landscape tools, equipment and materials.
Identify common landscape plants for the Pacific Northwest and their cultural needs.
Compare and contrast basic theories, concepts and terminology of plant science in order to apply sustainable horticulture practices and techniques
Describe plant problems, diagnosis, and management options.
Compare and contrast a variety of career options in horticulture.

Signatures

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Adviser’s Signature and Date

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Dean’s Signature and Date

Eff: summer 2012 | Rev: 06/12