Garden Center Technician Certificate Program
GC31 - 201412
Program Description
The Garden Center Technician technical certificate of credit prepares graduates for challenging careers in the expanding field of Landscaping and Garden Centers. Students will also develop contemporary business concepts as they apply to landscape and garden centers.
Program Specific Information
Students are accepted every semester based on course and space availability.
Program Length and Availability
3 Semester
Campus Availability: Forsyth
Financial Aid
This program is not eligible for the Pell Grant but may be eligible for Institutional and State Financial Aid.
Contact a Financial Aid Counselor for eligibility requirements and application materials.
Admissions Requirements
Must be 16 years of age.
ACCUPLACER Testing, or submit SAT, ACT, COMPASS, or ASSET test scores.
Curriculum
Program-Specific Core – Total of 12 Hours
Total Credit Hours: 12
Graduation requirement includes completion of a total of 12 hours in the above areas
Graduation Plan
Semester One
| HORT 1010 | Woody Plant Identification I | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Semester Two
Semester Three
Apply for Graduation
| HORT 1020 | Herbaceous Plant ID | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 12
This plan is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not a substitute for meeting with a program advisor each term.