Advanced Horticultural Therapy, Certificate

This advanced certificate program is tailored to students seeking to deepen their expertise and professional reach in the specialized field of horticultural therapy. The program offers an in-depth exploration of the multidisciplinary areas in which registered horticultural therapists are required to demonstrate proficiency. Specifically, students will gain essential knowledge in horticulture and the human sciences, while continuing to hone their expertise and skill in horticultural therapy. This program features an internship component, offering hands-on learning and professional skill development in one or more supervised horticultural therapy settings. The program emphasizes refinement of skills and effective interdisciplinary collaboration across healthcare, rehabilitation, educational, and community settings, preparing graduates to lead, contribute, and innovate in the growing field of horticultural therapy.

If students in this program intend to apply their internship hours toward the professional registration requirements set by the American Horticultural Therapy Association (AHTA), they must consult with the Horticulture department in advance to ensure proper preparation for those AHTA requirements.

Completion of this certificate will fulfill the necessary coursework requirements for students to apply towards the credential, Horticultural Therapist – Registered (HTR), by the American Horticultural Therapy Association.

For more information about Horticulture, please visit the program page.

Certificate Requirements

Field of Study Code: HORT.CER.ADVTX

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Program Requirements
HORT 1100	Introduction to Horticulture	3
HORT 1148	Introduction to Horticultural Therapy	3
HORT 2221	Plant Propagation	3
HORT 2251	Plant Pathology	3
or HORT 2261	Entomology for Horticulture
HORT 2280	Horticultural Therapy Programming & Techniques	3
HORT 2281	Horticultural Therapy Management	3
HORT 2282	Advanced Horticultural Therapy Techniques	3
PSYCH 1100	General Psychology	3
PSYCH 2260	Abnormal Psychology	3
PSYCH 2237	Developmental Psychology: The Life Span	3
HORT 2860	Internship (Career & Technical Ed)	7
Program Electives
Select 1 Horticulture Elective		3
Select 1 Elective in Psychology or Human Services		3
Suggested courses in Human Services:
HUMAN 1113	Interpersonal Dynamics
HUMAN 2212	Group Dynamics
HUMAN 1125	Introduction to Addictions
HUMAN 1114	Contemporary Practice Models
Total Credits		43