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Level I Certificate Plant Science Pathway

Level I Certificate Plant Science Pathway

(For dual credit students attending participating high schools)

Program Description:  The plant science awards are designed for students seeking better understanding of plant and soil relationships, floral design needs, floral design arrangements, and basic horticultural principles as it pertains to plant growth and anatomy.

Use this Program Map as an advising guide to choose courses with your advisor and track  progress toward milestones and completion of the degree program. The map provides students a suggested course sequence to timely program completion.

SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER PROGRAM PLAN FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
Plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding more semesters  

Course Schedule    Course Descriptions
Semester 1 CR Advising Notes
POFT 1300 - Career Exploration/Planning 3
FMKT 1301 - Floral Design 3
FMKT 2331 - Advanced Floral Design 3
HALT 1301 - Principles of Horticulture 3
AGCR 2318 - Soil Science 3
15 Program Total

Marketable Skills

  • Ability to make floral design arrangements
  • Ability to distinguish between different flower species
  • Ability to identify basic plant needs in relation to soil