Sustainable Agriculture Certificate (CAS.SUSTA)

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Certificate in Applied Science

35 Credit Hours

The Sustainable Agriculture certificate addresses large and small-scale food production from seed to sales with an emphasis on farms and food markets. The coursework covers sustainable agricultural practices, organic farming and post-harvest handling. Graduates will possess the skills to network with businesses that comprise the local food system, including wholesalers, farmers’ market managers, equipment providers, farm-to-school operations and urban agriculture.

Major Requirements

AGR 201 - Introduction to Sustainable Agriculture Credit: 3
HRT 101 - Introduction to Horticulture Credit: 3
HRT 121 - Commercial Irrigation Credit: 3
HRT 125 - Soils Credit: 4
HRT 130 - Greenhouse Production Credit: 3
HRT 132 - Nursery Operations Credit: 3
HRT 139 - Plant Propagation Credit: 3
HRT 144 - Plant Pests Credit: 3
HRT 169 - Sustainability in Horticulture Credit: 3
HRT 240 - Pesticides Credit: 4
HRT 269 - Edible Landscaping Credit: 3

Total: 35

Admission Requirements

Admission into this program requires proof of high school graduation (or GED) and qualifying scores on SAT, ACT or the TTC placement test.