Sustainable Horticulture

Earners of this microcredential will increase their knowledge of contemporary landscape sustainable practices and can help solve regional environmental problems. This microcredential establishes a common framework to define the profession of sustainable landscape design and development. Earners will demonstrate their knowledge, expertise, and commitment to the horticulture profession, the construction industry, stewardship of the environment, and society at large.

Admission requirements for application:

• Matriculation into a Farmingdale State College degree program
• Completion of the Microcredential Application on Etrieve

For Non-matriculated students:

• Completion of the non-matriculated student application
• Completion of the Microcredential Application on Etrieve (Instructions will be emailed after completing the non-matriculated student application)

Requirements to earn the microcredential:

To achieve the Sustainable Horticulture microcredential, participants will need to be enrolled at FSC and successfully complete a four-course sequence (HOR 110, HOR 112, HOR 330, HOR 340), with a grade of C or better in each course.

Stackable to:

General Horticulture, A.A.S.
Horticulture Technology Management, B.S.
Ornamental Horticulture Certificate

Time to complete:

3-4 semesters

Cost to attend:

Standard tuition rates apply. For tuition information, please click here.