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Horticultural Sciences Level 1 Certificate


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The Level 1 Certificate is designed for the student entering the field of landscaping and for the professional who wants to expand his or her knowledge in the field. Emphasis is placed on the commercial application of skills learned in the program.

With this award, you may seek jobs such as:

Landscape business owners, Nursery and greenhouse managers, Gardeners

Stackable Awards:

Horticultural Sciences, A.A.S.  

Horticultural Sciences, Level 2 Certificate   

Turfgrass Management Occupational Skills Award  

 

 

Total Credit Hours Required: 29


Milestone Course(s)


*** denotes Milestone course(s)

A milestone course is a course that is critical for success in this program as determined by the Faculty of the Alamo Colleges District.

Additional Program Information


The Green Industry needs more qualified and educated employees to assume sales, estimating, or mid-level supervisory jobs in this growing industry. Opportunities for employment include landscape maintenance and installation companies, wholesale nurseries, irrigation contractors, and landscape designers.

Notes:


CIP Code: 01.0605
Major Code: HCSC

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