Get started with a career in the horticulture field! This program prepares you for many career options in what is often referred to as the "green industry". You will gain practical skills to work as a nursery person, arborist, landscape technician, and irrigation designer. We offer a variety of certificates that prepare you for state licenses, industry certificates, and transfer to a four-year college or university.
The horticulture program will prepare you for work in a variety of occupations and career paths, including:
With additional education:
Change your life with a horticulture degree and/or certificate. Our program gives you options to explore.
Certificates:
A certificate readily prepares you to enter a particular field or career. It can also
give you new skills for advancement in the workplace.
Associate Degrees:
An associate degree requires a broader education for career options in a range of
industries. It's a great step towards earning a bachelor degree at a four-year school
or entering the workforce sooner.
Associate Degrees for Transfer:
A transfer degree is equivalent to the first two years of a bachelor’s degree program.
Earning one can guarantee admission to California State Universities, some private
and online universities, and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
ADTs, along with a transfer agreement guarantee (TAG) with the University of California
system can help you achieve your goals for less. Learn about transfer services.
