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Horticulture Science

Certificate

General Program Information: 410-287-1000 or information@cecil.edu

The Horticultural Science Certificate provides a foundation in the knowledge, skills, and training required for occupations in the horticulture industry. Students will learn to identify plants and their cultural requirements, identify landscape uses for plant materials, develop skills in evaluating soil nutrients and amendments, and will understand the materials, equipment, and methods of installation used in landscape construction.

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Code
Certificate Requirements Credits
BIO 104 Botany: Introduction to Horticulture 3
BIO 114 Botany: Introduction to Horticulture Lab 1
HCS 152 Soils and Fertilizers 3

HCS 155
HCS 160
HCS 156
HCS 161
Plant Identification: Select 3 of 4 courses
Woody Plant Identification I, 2 credits
Woody Plant Identification II, 2 credits
Herbaceous Plant Identification I, 2 credits
Herbaceous Plant Identification II, 2 credits
6
HCS 153
HCS 154
Landscape Construction and Maintenance
or Botanical Garden Studies
3


Total Credits Required in Certificate:  16 Credits



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