Horticulture Production Pathway | VHCC

Program Pathway | AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES

Horticulture Production Career Studies Certificate

info@vhcc.edu | (276) 739-2438 | vhcc.edu Revised 11/06/2023

Horticulture Production Career Studies Certificate

This Career Studies Certificate is designed for the student who wishes to gain or improve skills and knowledge in horticulture management. The courses draw on experience from multiple professionals in the field and will have you getting dirty on day one.

With online and hybrid options, this program is flexible to meet the needs of working students.

Program Length 1/2 year (1 semester) Transfer Objectives Courses are transferable to other horticulture programs at VHCC and several 4-year universities.

Is this degree for you? Yes, if you like to work outside and have a strong work ethic.

Tuition & Fees At only $162.11 per credit hour, you’ll

save $10K to $22K, in tuition costs alone, by starting at VHCC! Out-of-state students living within a 30-mile radius qualify for in-state tuition.

A native of Southwest Virginia, Ben Casteel brings a passion for the land and culture of Appalachia to the program. With a Master’s degree in Agriculture and Life Science from Virginia Tech, Ben is well versed in the knowledge and skills of agriculture production and natural resource management.

Ben Casteel

Program Coordinator OTC 214 bcasteel1@vhcc.edu | 276-739-2441

YOUR PROGRAM PATHWAY | 1 Semester First Semester (Fall) HRT 100

Introduction to Horticulture

3

HRT 207

Plant Pest Management*

3

HRT 246

Herbaceous Plants

3

HRT 205

Soils

3

HRT 245

Woody Plants

3

EEE

Horticulture Elective

3

TOTAL CREDITS

*denotes industry-recognized credential

18

Why start at Virginia Highlands?

For more than 50 years, VHCC has been committed to making our region a better place to live, work, and learn!

Beautiful 100 acre campus in Abingdon

SAT & ACT Not Required for Admission

The SAT and ACT are merely numerical indicators of college readiness and are therefore not required. We’ve found that if you’re committed to your own success, regardless of your scores, then we’ll be able to help you cross the finish line!

Career Services & Job Opportunities!

Our instructors and career coaches are recognized by regional industry leaders and enjoy tremendous success connecting our students with employment opportunities upon degree completion

17:1

Student to Faculty Ratio

80+

Programs of Study

84%

of Students Get Financial Aid

#1 College in the Region

Virginia Highlands Community College was recently voted the #1 College in the Region through the Best of Bristol Awards program – from a group of two and four year colleges and universities in southwest Virginia and northeast Tennessee.

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