Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, IHE Certificate of Completion, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to a Credential
Method of Delivery
Hybrid or blended
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
The Production Horticulture Certificate program is designed to prepare students for potential careers in the horticulture and greenhouse industry including grower, nursery technician, integrated pest management, greenhouse management and entrepreneur.
Credit Hours Required: 32
Program Requirements
AGS 103 - Plant Biology Credits: 4
AGS 105 - Soils Credits: 3
AGS 107 - Entomology Credits: 3
AGS 156 - Organic Home Gardening Credits: 1
AGS 157 - Community Supported Agriculture Credits: 3
AGS 202 - Summer Horticulture Credits: 2
AGS 215 - Agricultural Mechanics Credits: 3
AGS 250 - Horticulture Fall Production Credits: 4
AGS 252 - Horticulture Spring Production Credits: 4
AGS 255 - Micro Propagation of Plant Tissue Credits: 2
AGS 274 - Water Management Credits: 3
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Production Horticulture Certificate program, the learner will be able to:
1. Manage an extensive agriculture facility.
2. Develop a water delivery and quality management system.
3. Propagate plants sexually and asexually.
4. Develop and implement an integrated pest management system.
Details
Hours
32
Entrance Requirements
None
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
Yes
Training Location(s)
Chino Valley; Verde Valley
Local WIB
12 - ARIZONA@WORK - Yavapai County
Name of Credential
Production Horticulture Certificate
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
FAFSA, varies
Refund Policy
https://www.yc.edu/v6/business-office/bills.html
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - https://www.hlcommission.org/
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$1,160.00
In-State Tuition
$4,392.00
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$13,000.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$5,552.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$14,160.00
