HORT.URBAN.CERT - Horticulture Urban Agri

The Certificate of Proficiency in Urban Agriculture is designed to prepare students for immediate employment in the expanding fields of urban agriculture and horticultural services. The program emphasizes practical skills in plant science, food production, and environmentally responsible urban land use practices. Through a combination of classroom instruction, laboratory work, and hands-on field experience, students learn to apply horticultural principles in urban and peri-urban environments.

This certificate is ideal for individuals seeking entry-level positions in community gardens, municipal landscaping, food justice organizations, or horticultural enterprises. It also serves as a seamless pathway into the Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Horticulture with a concentration in Urban Agriculture, with all credits fully applicable toward the degree.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES:

•Identify and describe the growing requirements and uses of common horticulturalplants in urban and community-based settings.

•Demonstrate basic horticultural techniques including planting, maintenance, and pestmanagement using sustainable practices.

•Apply foundational knowledge through a supervised cooperative experience to buildpractical skills and explore career opportunities in urban agriculture.