Nursery/Horticulture Crop Production
Certificate of Achievement Horticulture · MiraCosta College · 2026-2027 Catalog
This certificate provides students with the practical, hands-on experience they need to pursue employment in the areas of plant production, maintenance, or sales of ornamental and/or food crops in California.
Program Student Learning Outcome
Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to integrate concepts and skills learned in core courses to manage environmental and other growth factors to produce healthy and marketable crops.
Course Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses: | ||
| HORT 115 | Soil Science | 3 |
| HORT 116 | Plant Science | 4 |
| HORT 117 | Plant Identification: Trees, Shrubs, and Vines | 3 |
| HORT 122 | Horticulture Laws and Regulations | 2 |
| HORT 126 | Irrigation and Water Management | 3 |
| HORT 134 | Integrated Pest Management | 3 |
| HORT 140 | Subtropical Fruit and Plant Production | 3 |
| HORT 144 | Nursery Management and Production | 3 |
| HORT 292 | Internship Studies | 1 |
| orHORT 299 | Occupational Work Experience Education | |
| Total Units | 25 | |