Sustainable Urban Agriculture Technician Certificate Program
SUA1 - 201412
Program Description
The Sustainable Urban Agriculture Technician technical certificate of credit prepares students for a career in sustainable, small scale food production that integrates economic profitability and environmental stewardship. These courses provide hands-on experience in the fundamentals of plant production and marketing, giving the student a complete knowledge of the sustainable farmers’ market system.
Program Specific Information
Students are accepted every semester based on course and space availability.
Program Length and Availability
2 Semesters
Campus Availability: Forsyth
Financial Aid
This program is eligible for the Pell Grant and 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.
High school diploma or GED is required prior to admission. (Official transcripts or GED scores must be submitted from all colleges and/or high schools attended for credit.)
ACCUPLACER Testing, or submit SAT, ACT, COMPASS, or ASSET test scores.
Curriculum
Program-Specific Core – Total of 19 Hours
Occupational-Related Elective – Choose 3 Hours
May also choose from:
Total Credit Hours: 19
Graduation requirement includes completion of a total of 19 hours in the above areas
Graduation Plan
Note: For a list of which courses are part of the elective area, please see the Curriculum tab for this program.
Semester One
| HORT 1100 | Intro to Sustainable Agricultu | 3 |
| HORT 1410 | Soils | 3 |
HORT
| Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Semester Two
Apply for Graduation
Total Credit Hours: 19
This plan is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not a substitute for meeting with a program advisor each term.