Sep 19, 2024  
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Certificate in Environmental Horticulture


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Stephanie Danyi, Coordinator

541-552-6487

danyis@sou.edu

 

 

The Certificate in Environmental Horticulture is an interdisciplinary program designed to prepare individuals for careers in the horticultural sciences.  Students will complete a core of courses focused on key scientific principles in horticulture.  Students then select from a range of possible specializations.  Much of the coursework in the environmental horticulture major is taught hands-on in horticultural contexts.

Upon successful completion of this certificate program, the student will be able to:

  • Demonstrate knowledge of the physical and natural sciences relevant to the horticultural industry

  • Be able to effectively perform key functions and utilize key tools in the horticulture.

  • Apply horticultural sciences within the context of environmental impacts.

  • Demonstrate a specific knowledge of two or more areas of emphasis in horticulture.

Environmental Horticulture Curriculum (50 credits)


Lower Division Horticulture Core (10 credits)


Elective Options (28 credits minimum) 


(Select at least 2 of the following)

Plant Science (13 credits)


(Prerequisites: BI 213 , CH 223 

Agroecology (12 credits)


(Prerequisites: ES 102  or BI 213 , ES 103 )

Food and Culture (12 credits)


(Prerequisite: ES 103  or SOAN 204 )

Health and Nutrition (13 credits)


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