Horticulture Technology: Citations

Description

If you want to acquire specific horticulture skills and knowledge backed by a university credential, consider a citation. Equal to approximately ¼ of a diploma (five courses), citations will enhance your skills and could open doors to a new career. All citation courses can be applied to at least one KPU Horticulture diploma specialization.

Enrol in a citation to:

develop technical skills and knowledge in a specific focus
apply technical knowledge to solve practical problems
prepare for employment with an industry specialization

Eleven different specializations:

Arboriculture

Trees are valuable to our environmental, economic, and cultural well-being. Learn how to maximize their benefits by the proper selection, establishment, and maintenance practices.

Foundation in Landscape Design

Learn to combine plant selection, design theory and practice, commercial gardening methods, and construction to create and install a landscape that reflects your client's vision.

Garden Centre Operations

Develop your skills in basic horticulture and plant care. As a retail employee you will be able to answer customer questions about a broad range of plants such as "What is it?, Where to do I plant it?, How do I keep it healthy?"

Horticultural Science

Study the core disciplines of plant science, soil management, plant identification, and pest management. This citation is an excellent foundation for further study within all horticulture specialties.

Introduction to Sustainable Horticulture

Discover and apply sustainable practices to organic crop production. Study the wide range of sustainable strategies used in a variety of horticultural operations.

Landscape Plant Health

Learn how to identify and control many types of plant health problems in all landscapes and find interesting career possibilities in parks and gardens.

Production Facilities

Study the principles and practices of the construction, maintenance, and use of greenhouse and nursery facilities and equipment.

Production Horticulture in BC

This citation provides students with basic skills in crop production in a protected environment or greenhouse setting. Complementary courses will provide core knowledge in horticulture science.

Production Plant Health

Learn how to identify and control all kinds of plant health problems. These skills can lead to a career in pest management of greenhouse and nursery pests.

Residential Lawn Care

It is easy to grow a mediocre lawn and hard to have a great one. Learn the essential skills required to install and maintain great residential and commercial lawns.

Turfgrass Pest Management

Learn how to identify and control various plant health problems found in turf that will open doors to pest management careers in turf-related industries.

Student Profile

Students who wish to contribute to environmental and community well-being, engage in creative activities, own and operate their own businesses, or engage in hands-on work will enjoy horticulture.

Many students enter the horticulture citations to upgrade their skills or to investigate a career change. Faculty and staff are supportive and sensitive to the issues faced by students who might embark on a post-secondary program after a significant period away from formal education.

New immigrants with prior experience in horticulture abroad might consider a Citation to bring relevance to their existing experience and so improve their career prospects.

Individuals with allergies to dust, pollen or plant products, or specific chemicals should be aware of the potential impact of practicing horticulture on their health. Moderate physical fitness and a healthy back are generally required for a successful career in horticulture.

Admission Requirements

The Faculty's Admission Requirements, which consist of KPU's undergraduate English Proficiency Requirement, apply to this program.

Curricular Requirements