Enhance your horticultural expertise and transform your passion into practice with our comprehensive certificate, covering everything from plant science to landscape design.
Credential Type
Graduate Certificate
Cost (2024)
$6,795 - $9,060
Delivery Format
Online
Program Length
9 - 12 Credit Hours
Enrollment
Fall or Spring
Eligibility Criteria
Bachelor's degree required
Benefit 1
Gain comprehensive insights into essential horticulture practices.
Benefit 2
Develop hands-on skills in plant production and care.
Benefit 3
Enhance qualifications for careers in horticulture and gardening.
Overview
This certificate is for industry professionals, garden designers, landscape architects, and horticultural enthusiasts.
It allows you to explore courses on horticulture, enhancing your expertise and practical skills in plant science, garden management, and landscape design.
Skills You Will Learn
Upon completing this certificate, you will:
- Recognize a wide variety of plant species and understand their growth needs.
- Apply eco-friendly methods to promote plant health and ecosystem balance.
- Analyze soil properties and manage water resources to optimize plant growth.
- Plan and design landscapes with a focus on plant selection and sustainable maintenance.
- Implement effective, low-impact pest and disease control strategies.
- Optimize nutrient management for healthier plant development.
- Use tools and technologies to improve the efficiency of horticultural practices.
Build Skills that Matter
Gain the knowledge and practical experience needed to excel in your field and create meaningful impact.
Course Details
The Horticulture Professional Development Certificate consists of the following requirements:
- Complete one 500-level approved course
- Complete two 400-level approved courses (at least 2 credit hours or more)
- Complete two Horticulture courses (HORT)
- Complete one approved course within the College of ACES
- Take courses for academic credit and earn a "B" or better for all courses
How to Enroll
Applying for this Certificate
To apply for a graduate certificate program, you'll need to start an online application through the University of Illinois Graduate College.
The following items are required for your application:
- Bachelor’s degree: Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. A grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (A=4.0), or comparable GPA for an international applicant, for the last two years of undergraduate study is a minimum requirement for admission.
- Professional resume: This should include personal information (name, address, telephone number, and email address), academic background, work experience (start and end dates for each position and a brief description of responsibilities), educational training, professional associations, and leadership experiences. Please limit your resume to two pages.
- English proficiency scores (international students only): If you are a non-native English speaker, you must upload your TOEFL or IELTS scores directly to your application. Review the Graduate College’s English proficiency requirements for more details on possible exemptions.
Receiving your Certificate
For all students, after courses are completed, confirm your completion of the requirements.
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