Horticulture Certificate
Students Can Begin the Program Any Quarter
Designed for aspiring horticulturists and for professionals currently working in the landscape industry, the Horticulture Certificate provides the science-based curriculum sought by current industry employers. The certificate is a comprehensive approach to horticulture, teaching you the tools of proper plant care, how to think strategically and holistically in the environment, and how to be successful and competitive within the industry.
The certificate program can be completed in as little as one year.
Core Courses
| Course Title | Winter | Spring | Summer | Fall |
| Biolgy X 496.2 General Botany for Gardeners | Online | Online | ||
| Biolgy X 499.97 Introduction to Irrigation Practices | Remote | Classroom | ||
| Biolgy X 499 Plant Materials for Landscape Use | Remote | Classroom | ||
| Biolgy X 498.2 Horticultural Pest Management | Remote | Classroom | ||
| Biolgy X 493.2 Soil and Plant Nutrition | Classroom | Remote | ||
| Biolgy X 424.41 Plant Taxonomy and ID | Online |
Electives
Four elective units or a program approved internship (4 units) must be inserted into the curriculum before certificate is awarded.
| Certificate Costs | |
|---|---|
| Candidacy/Application Fee: | $200 |
| Estimated Cost of Courses: | $4,360 |
| Estimated Textbook and Materials: | $600 |
| Estimated Total Cost | $5,160 |
For more information about the Horticulture Certificate visit the UCLA Extension certificate page.
Students pay for courses in the certificate on a per course basis. See course fee chart here
For more information visit the Horticulture certificate page on the UCLA Extension website.
Program Office: 310-825-9586 | horticulture@uclaextension.edu