Floral Designer Certificate

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Program Description

The Floral Designer certificate is designed for students who want to move quickly towards a floral career. Students learn basic design skills and the correct use of floral supplies and equipment. Students also become familiar with wedding and event planning as well as how to profitably run a floral business. Technical courses apply to the degree or diploma program in Environmental Horticulture. This certificate does not qualify for Federal financial aid as it does not meet minimum hour requirements. (Program Length: 3 Semesters Minimum)

View the Floral Designer Certificate Program Fact Sheet for additional information.

Employment Opportunities

Floral designer, event planner, interior plant specialist, floral shop manager

Curriculum

Essential Technical Courses (14 Credits)

HORT 1720 - Introductory Floral Design Credit hours: 4
HORT 1730 - Advanced Floral Design Credit hours: 4
HORT 2249 - Flower Shop Management Credit hours: 3
HORT 1150 - Environmental Horticulture Internship Credit hours: 3 OR
XXXX XXXX - Elective(s) Credit Hours: 3

Total Hours: 14

Elective(s):

Any HORT course not required for program completion
HRTM 1150 - Event Planning Credit hours: 3
INDS 1105 - Faux & Decorative Painting I Credit hours: 4

Recommended Elective:

HORT 1150 - Environmental Horticulture Internship Credit hours: 3

Suggested First Semester classes:

HORT 1720 - Introductory Floral Design Credit hours: 4