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.
Course
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
