EH12 Horticulture, Diploma
Offered at the Griffin Campus
| Program Entrance Term: |
Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Minimum Length of Program: |
4 terms |
| Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation: |
44 |
Program Description
The Environmental Horticulture diploma program offers a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for a wide range of career opportunities in the green industry including landscape design and installation, floral design, grounds management, lawn care, nursery and greenhouse operations, pest management, and irrigation. The curriculum provides dynamic hands-on training which introduces, develops, and reinforces academic and technical knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The Environmental Horticulture program is an excellent pathway to train for a new career or to enhance knowledge and skills for professional advancement. Horticulture represents a segment of agriculture, Georgia’s largest industry.
Admission Requirements
- Submit completed application and application fee
- Be at least 16 years of age
- Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript with test scores and ALL post-secondary transcripts in an official sealed envelope
- Meet assessment requirements
Approximate additional costs other than tuition, fees, and textbooks
| Pruners, personal protection equipment (work boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves) |
$125 |
The following is a suggested path to complete this program in a timely manner. An individual’s path to completion may be different based on institutional and personal factors affecting his/her academic progress.
Note: While all courses are offered, they may vary by term due to seasonal requirements for certain courses. See the program advisor for any questions.
*Completion time: four terms (*Schedule assumes full-time enrollment beginning fall term including summer term in order to complete within a two-year time period. This schedule also assumes no learning support courses.)
Program Courses
First Term
Choose one of the following: (Required)
| COLL 1500 | Student Success | 3 |
| OR | |
| COMP 1000 | Introduction to Computer Literacy | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Second Term
Third Term
Choose one of the following: (Required)
Fourth Term
HORT XXXX
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HORT XXXX
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HORT XXXX
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| HORT 1150 | Environmental Horticulture Internship | 3 |
| OR | |
HORT XXXX
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Must complete minimum of 21 elective credit hours
Horticulture Guided Electives Courses
(Maximum of one (1) non-HORT course)