• CertificatesofProficiency• CertificatesofAchievement• AssociateDegrees

MiraCosta College Horticulture Program

www.miracosta.edu/hort

ClaireEhrlinger, Instructor (760) 795-6704, cehrlinger@miracosta.edu

MeganFairleigh,Instructor(760) 795-6838, mfairleigh@miracosta.edu

Forinformation,contactleadinstructorClaireEhrlingercehrlinger@miracosta.edu,(760)795-6704

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This brochure was funded by the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006 (06-C01-032) awarded to MiraCosta College and administered by the California Community College Chancellor’s Office. It is the policy of MiraCosta College not to discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital or parental status, age, sexual orientation, status as a Vietnam-era veteran or mental or physical disability in all of its educational and employment programs and activities. Individuals with verifiable disabilities can be accommodated with advance notice.

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MiraCosta’s Horticulture Program teaches students the art and science of cultivating plants. The program also includes the study of the design, installation and maintenance of landscapes; agri-business; floriculture; and wine technology.

Horticulture Certificates & Associate DegreesMiraCosta offers a wide range of classes that meet days, evenings, weekends and online. Students may choose to earn one or more of the following certificates, work toward an associate degree or complete requirements to transfer. For more information about each certificate and associate degree, please contact the Counseling Department at (760) 795-6670 or consult the MiraCosta College Catalog, available at the MiraCosta bookstore or online at www.miracosta.edu.

CertificatesofProficiencyCertificates of Proficiency are designed to be the first step in a career ladder. They are short-term certificates, typically requiring fewer than 18 units of course work, which introduce students to one aspect of a trade or occupation.

Arboriculture 10.5unitsFloralDesignAssistant 6unitsIrrigationTechnology 15–16unitsLandscapeAssistant 12unitsNurseryAssistant 10unitsWineTechnology 13.5units

CertificatesofAchievementCertificates of Achievement are designed to prepare graduates for immediate employment in specific career areas. The total units required for a certificate varies with each discipline.

Agri-BusinessManagement 24–27unitsFloriculture 25–26unitsLandscapeArchitecture 23–25unitsLandscapeManagement 34–36unitsNursery/HorticultureCropProduction 27–29units

AssociateDegreesMiraCosta’s Horticulture Program offers the following associate degrees:

Agri-BusinessManagementFloricultureLandscapeArchitectureLandscapeManagementNursery/HorticultureCropProduction

Students planning to earn an associate degree should meet with a MiraCosta College counselor before or early in their first semester to identify courses that meet degree requirements. The associate degree(s) listed above require completion of a Certificate of Achievement and general education courses specified in the MiraCosta College Catalog.

Prepare for a Great Career in the Green Industry!Horticulture students at MiraCosta College don’t have to look long for a job! Graduates have obtained careers in a number of horticulture-related fields, including floriculture and nursery industries, landscape and irrigation design, landscape installation and management, sports turf management, horticulture sales and services, enology and viticulture (vineyards/winemaking), and more.

Gain Experience Outside the ClassroomActivities outside the classroom include industry tours, internships, trips sponsored by the Student Horticulture Club, and participating in local competitions such as the PLANET Student Career Days and the San Diego County Fair.

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“All the hands-on experience at the Horticulture Department helped me get the job here. My courses really made a difference. I still refer back to the notes I took in my classes…I saved everything.” —Jason Kubrock, MiraCosta graduate who was hired as lead gardener at San Diego Botanical Garden and is now an instructional associate at MiraCosta.

MiraCosta’s Horticulture ProgramStudents in MiraCosta’s Horticulture Program take courses to prepare for a major in horticulture, complete certificates to enter the job market and to fulfill general education requirements.

MiraCosta’s Horticulture Program offers classes in:

• Computer-Aided Landscape Design

• Floral Design

• Landscape Design, Construction and Management

• Landscape Irrigation

• Nursery Management and Plant Pest Control

• Plant and Soil Science

• Plant Identification

• Subtropical Fruit and Plant Production

• Tree Pruning and Urban Forestry

• Turf Management

• Wine Studies, Wine Production and Vineyard Management

• For a Complete List of Courses Visit www.miracosta.edu/hort