Landscape and Horticultural Professional 1 Overview (6220)
Type of Award
CCC - College Credit Certificate
Program Website
www.pbsc.edu/careerpathways/pathway-industry/default.aspx
Program Description
This college credit certificate program provides marketable skills without the need for General Education. Environmental horticulture provides the knowledge and expertise driving the green industry in Palm Beach County.
This certification program is oriented strongly toward outside agencies, principally the Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association and the International Society of Arboriculture. Most of the Palm Beach State certifications can be used as steppingstones toward the FNGLA certifications of the same names.
Admission Requirements
- Have a standard high school diploma or GED;
- Complete an Application for Admission, located at www.pbsc.edu/admissions/Admissions-Applications.
- Complete Landscape and Horticulture Specialist Certificate.
- For additional information regarding admission requirements refer to the Admissions section of this catalog.
Completion Requirements
Students must successfully complete all courses listed in the catalog for this program.
For more details about graduation requirements please refer to the Graduation section of this catalog.
Program Length
Total program credits: 18.
Location
The program is offered at the Palm Beach Gardens campus.
For More Information
Tod R. Fairbanks, Ph.D., Landscape and Horticulture Department Chair, fairbant@palmbeachstate.edu, (561) 207-5071
Dr. Becky Mercer, Associate Dean, mercerb@palmbeachstate.edu, (561) 207-5416
Employment Opportunities
Students may work in the green industry: golf courses, nurseries, landscape companies, lawn maintenance firms, tree care enterprises and garden centers. Many students are self-employed in landscaping.
Career Path Notes
Students who complete this certification may apply for the Landscape and Horticulture Professional II certification. All of the courses required for this certification can be applied to an A.S. degree in Landscape and Horticulture Management.
Career Center
www.pbsc.edu/Career
For more information about employment opportunities including job outlook and salary information visit: Occupational Outlook Handbook: www.bls.gov/ooh
O-Net Online: www.onetonline.org
Required courses:
Required Courses (Credits: 6)
| SWS1102 | Soils and Fertilizers (AS) | 3 Credits |
| ORH2510 | Ornamental Plant Identification 1 (AS) | 3 Credits |
Required College Credit Certificate (CCC) Courses (Credits: 12)
| Landscape and Horticulture Specialist 6219 | 12 credits |
Total Credit Hours: 18
Course Sequence
Term One - Fall (Year One) (Credits: 12)
| Landscape and Horticulture Specialist 6219 | 12 credits |
Term Two - Spring (Year One) (Credits: 6)
| SWS1102 | Soils and Fertilizers (AS) | 3 Credits |
| ORH2510 | Ornamental Plant Identification 1 (AS) | 3 Credits |
Total Credit Hours: 18