Curriculum Information Guide
Ornamental Horticulture Certificate
Dr. Jonathan Lehrer, ChairUrban Horticulture and Design Dept.
Jonathan.Lehrer@farmingdale.edu
631-420-2711
School of Business
The objective of the Certificate program is to develop and prepare individuals for careers in horticulture. Openings exist for technically-oriented specialists as sales representatives, managers, supervisors, and production managers in turf, nursery, parks, florists, landscaping, and closely related fields.
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| Liberal Arts and Sciences | (4 credits) |
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| BIO 192 Botany | 4 |
| Required: Horticulture |
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| HOR 218 Indoor Plants* | 3 |
| HOR Horticulture Electives* | 3 |
Students with a particular interest in the wholesale and retail florist industry are encouraged to include the following courses:
| HOR 223 Floral Design I- Basics | 3 |
| HOR 226 Floral Design II- Advanced | 3 |
* Student with varied interests may select electives based on advisement and course availability.
A minimum of 34 credits is required.
Admission to Farmingdale State College - State University of New York is based on the qualifications of the applicant without regard to age, sex, marital or military status, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability or sexual orientation.
