Plant Science/Horticulture, Certificate

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The Certificate in Plant Science/Horticulture provides a broad exposure to all types of agriculture pertinent to the animal industries, including animal production and nutrition. An internship experience is also included to provide a practical knowledge in animal science. While the Certificate in Plant Science/Horticulture may be completed as a standalone certificate program, courses in this certificate may also be used to complete the associate of Science in Agriculture or the Associate of Applied Science in General Agriculture. Courses included in this certificate may also be applied toward bachelor degrees at some four-year institutions. 24 Credit Hours

Plant Science/Horticulture Certificate Requirements

AGR 112 - Introduction to Agricultural Business Credit Hours: 3
AGR 215 - Soils Credit Hours: 3

Select 3 or 4 credit hours from the following:

AGR 103 - Plant Science Credit Hours: 4
OR
AGR 115 - Sustainable Agriculture and the Environment Credit Hours: 3

Select 15 credit hours from the following:

AGR 143 - Introductory Forestry Credit Hours: 3
AGR 170 - Introduction to Horticulture Credit Hours: 3
AGR 171 - Controlled Environment Agriculture Credit Hours: 2
AGR 172 - Greenhouse Management Credit Hours: 2
AGR 173 - Aquaponics and Hydroponics Credit Hours: 2
AGR 174 - Integrated Pest Management Credit Hours: 1
AGR 175 - Vegetable and Fruit Production Credit Hours: 2
AGR 275 - Forage Crop Production Credit Hours: 3
AGR 299 - Internship in Agriculture/Veterinary Assistantship Credit Hours: 1-3

Plant Science/Horticulture, Certificate