Floriculture (FR)

The Floriculture program is designed for students preparing for careers in the floral design and interior plantscape industries. Students receive practical, in-depth training in floral design, plant identification and care, small business management, and interior plantscape design. Employment opportunities include floral designers, retail flower shop operators, wholesale florists and interior plantscape technicians. Business courses help prepare students for self-employment.

Course See Note  Course Title Credits   FLR101   Floral Design 1 4   FLR104   Horticulture Business Management 3   FLR106   Indoor Plant Materials 3   FLR108   Plant Biology 3   FLR112   Visual Merchandising 3       FLR120 1 Floriculture Cooperative Education     or  FLR121   Floriculture Internship 3   ACC104   Essentials of Accounting for Business 3   CPS100 2 Fundamentals of Computer Concepts (OL) 3   FLR102   Floral Design 2 4   FLR110   Interior Plantscaping 3

Notes  1 Coop/Internship work experience includes 120 hours of supervised, on-the-job training in area flower shops, garden center operaitons, or interior plantscaping businesses and 10 hours of seminar.  2 May be fulfilled by challenge exam and 3 liberal arts credits.

Program Information  • This certificate program can be applied as the first year of the Associate Degree Program in Floriculture (FL).