GC31 Garden Center Technician, Technical Certificate of Credit

Offered at the Griffin Campus

Program Entrance Term: Fall, Spring
Minimum Length of Program: 2 terms
Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation: 12

Program Description

The Garden Center Technician certificate prepares graduates with the fundamental horticulture skills for positions in the nursery and garden center environment. The curriculum emphasizes plant identification and use, pest management, and business concepts that apply to nursery and retail centers.

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

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 and campus. See the program advisor for any questions.

*Completion time: two terms (Full time schedule is not available for this program due to the seasonal requirements for certain courses.)

Program Courses

First Term

HORT 1010Woody Plant Identification I

3

HORT 1080Pest Management

3

Second Term

HORT 1020Herbaceous Plant Identificatio

3

HORT 1140Horticulture Business Manage

3