2025-2026 Course Catalog

Greenhouse Certificate (108B)

The Greenhouse Certificate is designed for individuals who are interested in horticulture and sustainable growing practices. The program includes coursework in perennial plants, focusing on the cultivation, care, and propagation of plants that thrive year after year. Training in greenhouse operations equips students with the skills to manage climate control, irrigation systems, and pest management to optimize plant growth in controlled environments. Additionally, coursework in hydroponics and indoor growing introduces innovative methods for soilless cultivation, allowing for efficient, sustainable crop production. This certificate prepares graduates for entry-level positions in commercial greenhouses, nurseries, urban agriculture, or indoor farming.

 

Graduation Requirements

  1. Total Credit Hours: 18 credit hours in courses numbered 100 and above
  2. Cumulative Grade Point Average: 2.00 (‘C’) or better for all work applicable toward the degree that was completed at Richland
  3. Residency: 9 credit hours or more at Richland Community College

Curriculum Requirements

Required Courses

HORT 100Horticulture Science

3.0

HORT 175Hydroponics and Indoor Growing

3.0

HORT 185Culinary and Therapeutic Herbs

3.0

HORT 200Perennial Plant Material

3.0

HORT 230Greenhouse Operations

3.0

HORT 231Bedding and Plant Production

3.0

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