# Sustainable Agriculture (Certificate of Achievement)

MiraCosta College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Horticulture

Source: https://catalog.miracosta.edu/disciplines/horticulture/

The Sustainable Agriculture certificate prepares students for employment in sustainable or organic agriculture and for the operation of a sustainable farm and/or production of organic ornamental or food crops.

##### Program Student Learning Outcome

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to develop a comprehensive plan for sustainable agriculture production on a given site, including practices, farm plan, ecological evaluation, and community viability.

**Course Requirements**

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required courses:** | |  |
| HORT 115 | Soil Science | 3 |
| HORT 116 | Plant Science | 4 |
| 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 162 | Organic Crop Production | 3 |
| HORT 166 | Introduction to Sustainable Agriculture | 3 |
| HORT 292 | Internship Studies | 1 |
| or HORT 299 | Occupational Work Experience Education |  |
| **Total Units** | | **25** |