Unlock the secrets of plant care and deepen your understanding of plant cultivation and sustainable gardening.
Credential Type
Undergraduate Certificate
Cost (2024)
$5,088
Delivery Format
Online
Program Length
12 Credit Hours
Enrollment
Fall or Spring
Eligibility Criteria
No degree required
Benefit 1
Develop skills in the production of fruits, vegetables and medicinal plants.
Benefit 2
Learn sustainable practices for environmental impact.
Benefit 3
Advance your career in horticulture and gardening.
Overview
This certificate is for master gardeners, landscape architects, and horticulture enthusiasts.
It allows you to gain insights into fruits, vegetables, crops, and medicinal plants to enhance your understanding of horticulture.
Skills You Will Learn
Upon completing this certificate, you will:
- Develop an understanding of the interactions between agricultural and natural ecosystems and how agriculture impacts the environment.
- Learn various management strategies to produce food sustainably while improving or maintaining environmental quality.
- Gain skills in identifying and diagnosing plant-associated insects, weeds, and pathogens that affect crops.
- Learn strategies for controlling pests and diseases with an emphasis on those affecting crops in Illinois and the Midwest, using chemical and non-chemical methods.
- Understand the biology of plant pathogens, disease symptoms, modes of infection and spread, and the environmental factors that influence disease development.
- Apply various methods to control plant diseases, including cultural, biological, and chemical controls, ensuring plant health and agricultural productivity.
Build Skills that Matter
Gain the knowledge and practical experience needed to excel in your field and create meaningful impact.
Course Details
The Horticulture Certificate is a 12-hour program.
To earn this certificate, you'll complete the following:
- Complete at least two courses at the 100, 200, or 300 level
- Complete at least six hours at the 400 level
- Earn a grade of C or better in 12 hours of class work
How to Enroll
Applying for this Certificate
Current University of Illinois students are eligible to enroll in the courses each semester (Fall, Spring, Summer). Start your certificate.
Non-current students may also enroll in courses as a non-degree student. You can learn more about the non-degree process or start your application. For questions about the process, please contact acesonline@illinois.edu.
Receiving your Certificate
For all students, after courses are completed, confirm your completion of the requirements.
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