Greenhouse and Nursery Management Certificate

 

Program Description

This program is designed for students wanting to complete a Certificate in Greenhouse & Nursery Management and enter the workforce. Students explore all management aspects of the greenhouse and nursery industry. In this program students learn the skills necessary to begin a career including plant identification, propagation and plant health care. Business concepts such as greenhouse operations and management are also covered.

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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

HLT 2021 or HLT 2022 or HLT 2023 or HLT 2024 or HLT 2026Woody Plants: Trees & Conifers (HLT 2021), Wood Plants: Shrubs & Vines (HLT 2022), Annuals, Bulbs & Grasses (HLT 2023), Herbaceous Perennials (HLT 2024), or Interior Plants (HLT 2026)

2

HLT 2021 or HLT 2022 or HLT 2023 or HLT 2024 or HLT 2026Woody Plants: Trees & Conifers (HLT 2021), Wood Plants: Shrubs & Vines (HLT 2022), Annuals, Bulbs & Grasses (HLT 2023), Herbaceous Perennials (HLT 2024), or Interior Plants (HLT 2026)

2

HLT 2102 or HLT 2160Plant Health Care (HLT 2102) or Plant Propagation (HLT 2160)

4

Total Credit Hours:8

Semester Note:  HLT 2102 and HLT 2160 are offered in Fall semester at the Westminster Campus.

Spring Semester 2

HLT 2021 or HLT 2022 or HLT 2023 or HLT 2024 or HLT 2026Woody Plants: Trees & Conifers (HLT 2021), Wood Plants: Shrubs & Vines (HLT 2022), Annuals, Bulbs & Grasses (HLT 2023), Herbaceous Perennials (HLT 2024), or Interior Plants (HLT 2026)

2

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

HLT 1060Greenhouse Management

4

Total Credit Hours:9

Semester Note:  HLT 1060 is offered in Spring semester at the Larimer and Westminster campuses.

Total Credit Hours: 17

Prior Learning eligible course

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