Environmental Horticulture and Sustainable Agribusiness Certificate | Montgomery College, Maryland

该证书课程是为有兴趣追求新职业的人以及寻求额外专业发展的绿色产业员工设计的。毕业生将有机会从事可持续景观操作、公共和私人花园、景观设计和施工、场地管理、草坪管理、苗圃、环境和雨水管理等工作，或申请获得的学分进入景观技术AAS。课程中的特别课程集中在可持续和有机食品生产以及环境管理和可持续发展方面。

This curriculum provides training with entry level skills, upgrading of existing skills, and preparation for further training in the areas of horticulture, food production, and environmental management. Special topic courses in the curriculum focus sustainable and organic food production and environmental management and sustainability.

Selected courses have been approved by the Maryland Department of Agriculture to prepare horticultural professionals for pesticide application certification in Category III (Turf and Ornamentals), Category V (Aquatic), and Category VI (Right of Way and Weed). For more information, contact the Landscape Technology advisor.

Upon completion of the certificate students will be eligible to earn the Maryland Certified Professional Horticulturist (CPH) certificate from the Maryland Nursery, Landscape, Greenhouse Association (MNLGA).

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

Design, draft, and implement landscape plans.
Install, construct, and maintain landscapes.
Identify common plants in Maryland landscapes.

Program Advising

Meet with your academic advisor regularly to discuss your academic plans and make sure you are on track. The program advising guide outlines the certificate requirements and is meant to supplement the advising process.

Careers

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Career opportunities include landscape a rchitect, nursery and greenhouse manager, landscaping and grounds keeping workers, tree trimmer and pruner, and nursery worker.

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