Greenhouse and Nursery Management Certificate (CAS.GRNM)

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Certificate in Applied Science

35 Credit Hours

The Greenhouse and Nursery Management certificate prepares students for entry-level positions in greenhouses, nurseries, garden centers and horticultural production facilities, as well as advancement within the green industry. This hands-on certificate emphasizes greenhouse operations, nursery crop production, plant propagation, irrigation systems, fertility management and pest and disease control. Students gain practical experience managing greenhouse environments, producing market-ready plants and applying sustainable production practices using industry-standard techniques and technology.

Major Requirements

HRT 101 - Introduction to Horticulture Credit: 3
HRT 106 - Ornamentals Credit: 2
HRT 107 - Woody Ornamentals Credit: 2
HRT 108 - Annuals and Perennials Credit: 2
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 171 - Landscape Business Techniques Credit: 3
HRT 240 - Pesticides Credit: 4

Total: 35

Admission Requirements

Students who are at least 18 years old and have acceptable scores from the SAT, ACT or placement test can be admitted into this program without a high school diploma or GED.