Advanced Horticulture (Certificate)

This program provides students with the opportunity to explore the field of horticulture beyond an entry-level perspective and experience the breadth and diversity of the field with maximum flexibility in course selection.

The Advanced Horticulture graduate certificate is a 12 credit hour program designed for Extension agents involved in horticulture-related programs; K-12 science teachers; golf course superintendents; municipal parks' employees; landscape maintenance practitioners; nursery, greenhouse, and garden center professionals; and serious horticultural enthusiasts, such as Master Gardeners. Courses are available in tree, floral, fruit and grape production, as well as in interior plants and business management.

All coursework for this certificate is completed online through Great Plains IDEA consortium.

• Personal Statement: In 1-2 pages, your statement should address the following: 1) your professional goals and career aspirations and specifically what you plan to do with your degree; 2) background experiences, events, and/or education that have influenced your professional goals; 3) how enrolling in this program in this department at Nebraska will assist you in meeting your professional goals.
• Resume/CV
• Additional Information: Enter a description of any original creative tasks or output related to your discipline.
• Three letters of recommendation
• Academics: GPA of 3.0 or higher (undergraduate and/or graduate)

Certificate programs are not considered degree programs, additionally, coursework for this program is delivered primarily online, so international students should be aware that admission to this program is ineligible for immigration forms for an F-1 student visa.