Certificate Program
The core of specialized courses in the Floriculture program has been selected to prepare the student for employment in a commercial floral shop as a designer or assistant to the manager.
| REQUIRED COURSES | HOURS |
| HORT 160 Intro. to Floral Design | 4 |
| HORT 161 Silk & Dry Flowers (pre: HORT 160) | 3 |
| HORT 193 Garden Center Mgmt. | 3 |
| HORT 287 Wedding Flowers (pre: HORT 160) | 3 |
| HORT 292 Funeral Flowers (pre: HORT 160) | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
Note: This program must be started in a Fall Semester
Enrollment in developmental classes may increase the length of time it takes to complete a certificate
HORT 160 Intro to Floral Design -- 4
hours
Instruction in and application of principles in the art of floral design as to form,
styles, and composition. [C]
HORT 161 Silk & Dry Flowers -- 3
hours
Basic decorative design in the use of flowers, foilages, and accessories. Prerequisite:
HORT 160. [C]
HORT 193 Garden Center Management -- 3
hours
A study in the management and operation of commercial garden centers. Focus will include
independent shops as well as departmental operation within retail stores. [C]
HORT 287 Wedding Flowers -- 3 hours
Continuation of Silk & Dry Flowers with emphasis on planning and placement of wedding
floral arrangements. A special fee will be assessed due to materials consumed.
Prerequisite: HORT 160. [C]
HORT 292 Funeral Flowers -- 3 hours
The art of making floral pieces for funerals and special holidays. A special fee will be
assessed due to materials consumed. Prerequisite: HORT 160. [C]