Why study Horticulture?

The certificate in horticulture introduces students to the various fields associated with horticultural science, including plant identification, growth, health, and reproduction. Students who pursue the minor or certificate in horticulture must submit the online application that will be sent to the DAAP Student Affairs Office in Aronoff 5470.

Upon completion of the certificate in horticulture, students will be able to

• Perform the fundamental practice and methods of horticultural science.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of the roles of soil and nutrition in plant health.
• Demonstrate the basic knowledge and skills to identify favorable conditions for native and cultivated plants.

Career Possibilities

This certificate will supplement the fundamental knowledge and skills offered by undergraduate training in:

• horticulture
• botany
• biology
• environmental studies

Additional career options are listed on the Center for Exploratory Studies website.

Major Maps

• Guide: Horticulture Certificate

Advising

Students interested in this certificate should work with their major advisors to confirm the compatibility with their major's requirements and course schedules. Questions about the certificate may be addressed to daap-admissions@uc.edu or 513-556-1376.

UC Advantages and Special Opportunities

• The city of Cincinnati, once called the "Queen City of the West" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, provides an excellent array of cultural resources for students who intend to pursue a degree in the visual arts. It offers the energy and assets of a larger city, along with quiet neighborhoods steeped in rich traditions. Cincinnati offers live music venues that range from top-notch symphony and opera companies to a growing pop and rock community. Home to the Cincinnati Art Museum, the Taft Museum and the Contemporary Arts Center, the city also enjoys the presence of numerous art galleries and a strong support system among practicing artists. Cincinnati is situated within driving distance of Chicago, Pittsburgh, Atlanta and New York City, allowing DAAP students to take advantage of the rich cultural resources of these cities as well.
• UC's College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP) is one of the most comprehensive colleges of its type in the country. A collection of nationally respected design and art programs is housed in a unique and educationally stimulating architectural setting. Architecture students have opportunities to enroll in courses in a range of related disciplines and to participate in interdisciplinary studios or special projects.
• Students learn creative and technical skills in the studio environment, taught by a passionate faculty who interact with their students on a daily basis. The goal is to guide students as they grow both intellectually and professionally.
• Other educational opportunities include organized travel semesters, foreign study semesters and student exchange programs in England, Germany and Denmark. Many architecture students also pursue joint degrees and certificate programs within the college and the university.
• The DAAP college library has an outstanding collection of books, periodicals and visual resources supporting architecture, planning, design, art history and related subjects. Access to library holdings is provided by an automated online catalogue, UCLID, which provides access to the University of Cincinnati Library information database, and through OhioLINK, the holdings of other academic libraries throughout Ohio.
• The Computer Graphics Center is a state-of-the-art university facility with hardware that includes PCs, Apple computers and peripherals such as scanners, plotters and digital video-editing suites. Students have access to sophisticated graphics equipment and receive hands-on instruction to augment the use of laptops in the classroom. All computing equipment is linked by high-speed Ethernet to facilitate access across the campus.
• The college supports a Rapid Prototyping Center, which is the home of state-of-the-art equipment that allows students to create communication aids for their design projects. Using CAD (computer-aided design) models, students are able to create physical models using three basic methods: 3-D printing, large format laser-cutting and CNC (computer numeric control) devices, including a Komo CNC Router. This facility is intended for all DAAP students to use in creating large-scale design.

Special Programs

Students learn creative and technical skills in the classroom environment, taught by a passionate faculty who interact with their students on a daily basis. The goal is to guide students as they grow both intellectually and professionally.

Admission Requirements

Students seeking admission to this certificate must have at least a 2.5 cumulative grade point average in previous college work. To apply, students should complete the online application that will be sent to the DAAP Student Affairs Office in Aronoff 5470.

Transferring to UC Requirements

Students seeking to transfer from other colleges and programs at UC or another regionally accredited university or college must have at least a 2.5 cumulative grade point average in previous college work to be considered for admission. If an applicant has earned an associate degree, the minimum college cumulative grade point average is 2.0.

Changing Majors within UC Requirements

Students seeking to transfer from other colleges and programs at UC must have at least a 2.5 cumulative grade point average in previous college work to be considered for admission.

Graduation Requirements

To satisfy the mandatory residency requirement for horticulture students, 50 percent of the required courses completed in the certificate must be taken after gaining admission to the program and must be taught within the College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP).

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