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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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Certificate Requirements Credits
BIO 104 Botany: Introduction to Horticulture 3
BIO 114 Botany: Introduction to Horticulture Lab 1
HCS 150 Woody Plants I 3
HCS 151 Herbaceous Plants 3
HCS 152 Soils and Fertilizers 3
HCS 153 Landscape Construction and Maintenance 3


Total Credits Required in Certificate:  16 Credits



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