Floral Design Certificate

Program Description

This program is designed for students wanting to complete a Certificate in Floral Design. Students may enter the workforce during the third semester of the program. Students explore floral design concepts, techniques, and identification, usage, and culture of plants. This program prepares the student for a career to work in or own a floral business. In addition to learning about floral design and arrangements, students will learn about flower shop management and flower care for tropical and indoor plants.

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My Academic Plan: Part-Time

Courses are displayed in a part-time sequence providing flexibility for the working professional. Follow the pathway below to complete your Certificate. This pathway may be accelerated by applying transfer credit, credit for prior learning, and/or completing one or more additional courses each semester. For more information, please see your Academic Advisor.

Fall Semester 1

FLD 1000	Introductory Floral Design	3
MAT 1140 or Higher	Career Mathematics (MAT 1140) or Higher	3
HLT 2023 or HLT 2026	Annuals, Bulbs, & Grasses (HLT 2023) or Interior Plants (HLT 2026)	2
Total Credit Hours:		8

Spring Semester 2

FLD 2000	Advanced Floral Design	3
Total Credit Hours:		3

Summer Semester 3

FLD 2089	Capstone	4
HLT 2080 or HLT 2081 or HLT 2082 or HLT 2083 or HLT 2087	Any Horticulture Internship (HLT 2080), (HLT 2081), (HLT 2082), (HLT 2083), or Cooperative Education (HLT 2087)	3
Total Credit Hours:		7

Total Credit Hours: 18

Prior Learning eligible course

•  Learn more about Credit for Prior Learning

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Important Program Notes

Students pursuing the AAS degree must also take HLT 1101 and HLT 2140.