Ornamental Horticulture Skills - Formerly Adaptive Ornamental Horticulture Skills - Major #1061

Certificate Program Map
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The program map below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program. Individual circumstances might require some changes to this path. It is always recommended that you meet with your pathway counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.


The Ornamental Horticulture Skills Certificate Program is designed to provide students with disabilities both educational and vocational opportunities. A certificate will not only validate participation in the program, but it will also enhance the opportunities to secure gainful employment.


Upon completion of the program, students will:
  1. 1. Discuss potential employment opportunities based on their educational and horticultural skills.
Effective Term: 2024 Spring Semester

Term 1

5 units

DEVSER 262
Group Interaction

3 units
Effective Term: 2024 Spring Semester
Group Interaction emphasizes the development and improvement of self-understanding through group interactions. This course is designed for students with disabilities.
Course Details:

          DEVSER 275
          Horticultural Skills I

          2 units
          Effective Term: 2024 Spring Semester
          This course covers basic techniques of foliage plant care and growing vegetables and ornamentals, with emphasis on transferable employment skills. It is designed for students with disabilities.
          Course Details:

                  Term 2

                  2 units

                  DEVSER 276
                  Horticulture Skills II

                  2 units
                  Effective Term: 2024 Spring Semester
                  The course covers intermediate techniques of foliage plant care and growing vegetables, with an emphasis on transferable employment skills. It is designed for students with disabilities.
                  Course Details:
                  1. Advisory: DEVSER 275

                        Term 3

                        3 units

                        DEVSER 282
                        Greenhouse Workforce Prep

                        3 units
                        Effective Term: 2024 Spring Semester
                        This course covers the introduction to vocational training in an actual working greenhouse. It assists students in preparing for success in future employment. Topics covered include ornamental and vegetable plant growing and care, occupational behavior and interpersonal skill development. It is designed for students with disabilities.
                        Course Details:
                        1. Advisory: DEVSER 275
                        2. Advisory: DEVSER 276

                              Term 4

                              3 units

                              DEVSER 282
                              Greenhouse Workforce Prep

                              3 units
                              Effective Term: 2024 Spring Semester
                              This course covers the introduction to vocational training in an actual working greenhouse. It assists students in preparing for success in future employment. Topics covered include ornamental and vegetable plant growing and care, occupational behavior and interpersonal skill development. It is designed for students with disabilities.
                              Course Details:
                              1. Advisory: DEVSER 275
                              2. Advisory: DEVSER 276
                                    Total: 13 units