Citation in Horticulture Technology

Description

If you wish to acquire specific horticulture skills and knowledge backed by a university credential, consider a Citation. Equal to approximately ¼ of a Diploma (five courses), Citations will enhance your skills and could open doors to a new career. All Citation courses can be applied to at least one KPU Horticulture Diploma.

Enroll in a Citation to:

  • develop technical skills and knowledge in a specific focus
  • apply technical knowledge to solve practical problems
  • prepare for employment with an industry specialization

Three Different Specializations

Garden Centre Operations

Develop your skills in basic horticulture and plant care. As a retail employee you will be able to answer customer questions about a broad range of plants such as "What is it?, Where to do I plant it?, How do I keep it healthy?"

Horticultural Science

Study the core disciplines of plant science, soil management, plant identification, and pest management. This citation is an excellent foundation for further study within all horticulture specialties.

Production Horticulture in BC

This citation provides students with basic skills in crop production in a protected environment or greenhouse setting. Complementary courses will provide core knowledge in horticulture science.

Who Studies Horticulture Technology?

Students who wish to contribute to environmental and community well-being, engage in creative activities, own and operate their own businesses, or engage in hands-on work will enjoy horticulture.

Many students enter the horticulture citations to upgrade their skills or to investigate a career change. Faculty and staff are supportive and sensitive to the issues faced by students who might embark on a post-secondary program after a significant period away from formal education.

New immigrants with prior experience in horticulture abroad might consider a Citation to bring relevance to their existing experience and so improve their career prospects.

Individuals with allergies to dust, pollen or plant products, or specific chemicals should be aware of the potential impact of practicing horticulture on their health. Moderate physical fitness and a healthy back are generally required for a successful career in horticulture.

Faculty's website: kpu.ca/science

Department's website: kpu.ca/science/hort

Admission Requirements

The Faculty's Admission Requirements, which consist of KPU's undergraduate English Proficiency Requirement, apply to this program.

Curricular Requirements

Garden Centre Operations

The following courses (16 credits) are required to complete the citation with this specialization:

HORT 1102Botany for Horticulture3
HORT 1105BC Pesticide Applicator Certification1
HORT 1155Introduction To Plant Materials3
HORT 1217Foundations of Plant Health3
HORT 1193Crop Production Practices3
or HORT 1293 Crop Production Operations
Select one of the following:3
Introduction To Sustainable Horticulture
Plant Propagation
Plant Materials II
Total Credits16

Horticultural Science

The following courses (15 credits) are required to complete the citation with this specialization:

HORT 1102Botany for Horticulture3
HORT 1104Soils and Growing Media3
HORT 1155Introduction To Plant Materials3
HORT 1217Foundations of Plant Health3
Select one of the following:3
Sustainable Turf Management
Arboriculture I
Plant Propagation
Total Credits15

Production Horticulture in BC

The following courses (15 credits) are required to complete the citation with this specialization:

HORT 1104Soils and Growing Media3
HORT 1110Introduction To Sustainable Horticulture3
HORT 1193Crop Production Practices3
HORT 1217Foundations of Plant Health3
HORT 1293Crop Production Operations3
Total Credits15

Credential Awarded

Upon successful completion of the Garden Centre Operations citation program, students are eligible to receive a Citation in Horticulture Technology, Garden Centre Operations.

Upon successful completion of the Horticultural Science citation program, students are eligible to receive a Citation in Horticulture Technology, Horticultural Science.

Upon successful completion of the Production Horticulture in BC citation program, students are eligible to receive a Citation in Horticulture Technology, Production Horticulture in BC.

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