Horticulture - Linn - Benton Community College

Horticulture from Linn - Benton Community College is a Campus Certificate Horticulture degree that prepares you for a Agriculture career. The Horticulture program provides a broad range of instructional services. It provides (1) occupational training for students who intend to receive a technical degree and work in horticulture; (2) supplemental technical training for current horticultural employees; (3) instruction for community members interested in a specific aspect of horticulture; and (4) instruction for students interested in continuing their education in a four-year college program. The Horticulture curriculum is based on competencies identified and reviewed by industry representatives and agricultural educators. Students study principles of horticulture, crop science and soil science with an emphasis on sustainable production and ecologically sound resource management. Students develop the skills necessary for entry-and mid-level technical employments and for entering a four-year college program. Opportunities exist for horticulture students in arboriculture, floriculture, greenhouse operation and management, landscape planning and maintenance, retail landscape and garden center sales, nursery operation and management, and turf management. The Horticulture curricula lead to a one-year certificate . Most classes in the Horticulture program are offered during the day, and part-time enrollment is common. Full-time students can complete the AAS degree in two years if they meet the prerequisite basic skill requirements as determined through the Computerized Placement Test. Many students start in the middle of the academic year. Some courses are only offered every other year. Student Learning Outcomes Students who successfully complete a one-year Certificate in Horticulture will: Propagate, grow, and maintain plants in landscapes and horticultural production systems. Effectively adapt horticultural production systems to changing production, environmental, and social issues. Successfully compete in the job market for a position in the horticultural industry. View more details on Linn - Benton Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Horticulture courses.