Adapted and Recreational Gardening Certificate, 16 hours
CIP: 010605
This is an interdisciplinary certificate in conjunction with the School of Health Science and Wellness and the School of Agriculture.
Employers are seeking employees who are able to care for community gardens, courtyards and sensory garden spaces. Many of these are located in Assisted Living, Long Term Care, Community Gardens, Residential Treatment Centers, etc. This interdisciplinary certificate is designed to increase student skills and knowledge of inclusive recreational gardening through the provision of profession-based learning opportunities. This certificate offers students a way to document basic skills to potential employers and is most beneficial to students pursuing careers that include human service, gerontology, parks and recreation, disabilities, and horticulture.
Requirements
Required Courses (16 hours)
Completion of all of the listed required courses. Students seeking to earn the Adapted and Recreational Gardening Certificate must complete a minimum of 9 unique hours outside of their major requirements.