Program Overview
The Sustainable Horticulture Certificate prepares students for entry-level careers or advancement in the green industry, including greenhouse and nursery management, plant production, tree and turf care management, and landscape maintenance and design, and plant production. With elective choices tailored to your interests and internship options, you’ll build both practical skills and professional experience. This certificate also supports students with prior work or education in horticulture to deepen and formalize their expertise.
Program Highlights
- NEW PROGRAM available for admission effective in the Spring 2026 semester!
- Flexible course options with electives tailored to horticultural interest areas and practicum/internship opportunities.
- Designed for employment or further advancement within the industry.
- Professional portfolio development to showcase skills to employers.
- Career exploration and placement support.
- For students interested in continuing their education in the horticulture field, all courses in this certificate count towards the Sustainable Horticulture Associate Degree.
Program Details
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Students completing this program will be able to:
Courses in the Sustainable Horticulture certificate allow students to select courses that align with career objectives and specific horticultural career paths.
Courses include:
- Plant and Soil Science
- Fundamentals of Plant Health
- Principles of Management
- Principles of Marketing
For a full list of courses, visit our Academic Catalog.
Graduates of the Sustainable Horticulture certificate are prepared for a variety of roles in the green industry, such as:
- Greenhouse and Nursery Manager
- Arborist or Community Forester
- Landscape Foreman/Supervisor
- Estate Gardener/Manager
- Horticulture/Landscape Technician
- Landscape Designer
As part of this program, students will enhance their career development by integrating classroom study and work experience through participation in NSCC’s Cooperative Education/Internship.
Planning to continue your education beyond an associate degree? North Shore Community College has established transfer agreements with several four-year institutions, making it easier to pursue a bachelor's degree in the green industry or related fields. Students are encouraged to consult with academic advisors to explore transfer agreements and plan their academic pathways accordingly.
Program Questions
horticulture@northshore.edu
978-762-4048
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Accreditation
North Shore Community College is an accredited public institute of higher education where all are welcome and each is challenged. NSCC is accredited by NECHE, the New England Commission of Higher Education.