Environmental Horticulture Certificate of Achievement
Program Overview
This program trains students in the design, construction, and maintenance of landscapes, nursery practices, and turf management. Required courses cover horticulture, turfgrass management, landscape planning, and equipment. Electives allow students to specialize in areas such as advanced turfgrass management, golf course management, or environmental horticulture. Graduates are prepared for careers in landscape management, pest control, and other related fields.
Program Outline
Outline:
This program provides instruction in the designing, construction, and maintenance of landscapes, nursery practices, and management of large turf areas.
Required Courses:
- AGEH 001: Horticulture (3 units)
- AGEH 001L: Horticulture Laboratory (1 unit)
- AGEH 004: Turfgrass Management (2 units)
- AGEH 004L: Turfgrass Management Laboratory (1 unit)
- AGEH 005: Ornamental Plant Identification (3 units)
- AGEH 008: Landscape Management (3 units)
- AGEH 009: Landscape Planning & Design (3 units)
- or AGEH 027: Turfgrass & Landscape Pest Management
- AGEH 016: Arboriculture (2 units)
- AGEH 020: Landscape Construction (2 units)
- AGEH 030: Landscape Equipment (2 units)
- AGEH 046: Landscape Irrigation Systems (2 units)
- AGEH 046L: Landscape Irrigation Systems Lab (1 unit)
- AGBU 059A: Leadership (1 unit)
- AGBU 059B: Careers (1 unit)
- AGPS 001: Soils & Plant Nutrition (4 units)
Electives:
(7 units, with advisor approval)
- AGEH 024: Advanced Turfgrass Management
- AGEH 034: Golf Course Management
- AGEH 095A: Environmental Horticulture Turfgrass Work Experience (Maximum of 2 units may be used for work experience)
- AGPS 002: Entomology - General & Applied
- AGPS 005: Plant Science
- AGPS 005L: Plant Science Lab
- BUAC 066: Fundamentals of Bookkeeping
- BUMA 031: Business Calculations
- CIS 010: Computer Literacy
- NR 001: Conservation of Natural Resources
- NR 001L: Conservation of Natural Resources Lab
Careers:
Career opportunities in Environmental Horticulture include landscape management and construction, pest control, sales of fertilizer and horticultural supplies, irrigation equipment supply and sales, and plant material sales.
College of the Desert
Overview:
College of the Desert (COD) is a community college located in Palm Desert, California. It serves the Coachella Valley and surrounding areas, offering a wide range of academic programs and student services.
Services Offered:
COD provides a comprehensive set of services for its students, including:
Admissions:
Assisting students with the application process and providing guidance on eligibility requirements.Financial Aid:
Offering various financial aid options to help students afford their education.Library:
Providing access to a vast collection of resources, including books, journals, and online databases.Student Services:
Offering support services such as counseling, tutoring, career services, and disability support.Academic Programs:
Providing a diverse selection of academic programs leading to associate degrees, certificates, and transfer options to four-year universities.Other:
COD has multiple off-campus locations throughout the Coachella Valley, including Coachella, Desert Hot Springs, Indio, Mecca/Thermal, Palm Springs, and other West Valley locations. The college also has a strong focus on community engagement and offers various programs and services to support the local community.
