Horticulture: Citations
Description
If you are looking to acquire specific skills and knowledge backed by a university credential, consider a horticulture citation. Equal to approximately ¼ of a diploma (five to seven courses), a citation can enhance your skills or offer a start on a career. All citation courses are transferable to at least one Kwantlen Horticulture diploma.
Enrol in a citation to:
- develop specific technical skills and knowledge
- apply technical knowledge to solve practical problems
- prepare for employment with an industry specialization
- develop critical thinking skills using industry specific problems
Eleven different specializations:
Foundation in Landscape Design
Combine plant selection, design theory, and computer aided design to create designs that reflect your client's vision.
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.
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 specialities.
Introduction to Sustainable Horticulture
Discover and apply sustainable practices to either residential landscape horticulture or organic greenhouse crop production.
Arboriculture
Trees are valuable to our environmental, economic, and cultural well-being. Learn how to maximize that benefit by the proper selection, establishment, and maintenance practices.
Production Facilities
Study the principles and practices of the construction, maintenance, and use of greenhouse and nursery facilities and equipment.
Garden Centre Operations
What is it, where do I plant it, and will it grow beside my...? Develop your skills in plant care, plant propagation, and sales and customer service.
Commercial Horticulture in BC
This citation is designed for graduates of agronomy or field based horticulture. Add knowledge of and learn the techniques used in B.C.'s greenhouse and nursery industry.
Pest Management, Production
Pest managers make decisions. Learn how to make better decisions for production horticulture.
Pest Management, Landscape
Pest managers make decisions. Learn how to make better decisions for landscape horticulture.
Pest Management, Turf
Pest managers make decisions. Learn how to make better decisions for turf.
Student Profile
Students who enjoy nature and living systems, are concerned about the environment and sustainable communities, seek the opportunity for hands-on work, and wish to utilize entrepreneurial talents will enjoy horticulture. Individuals with allergies to dust, pollen or plant products, or specific chemicals should be aware of the potential impact on their health. Physical fitness and a healthy back are generally required for a successful career in these horticulture disciplines. Students will be required to work with plant protection products, both biological and chemical.
Career Opportunities
The horticulture industry in British Columbia continues to expand to meet the need for horticultural products and services. Industry expansion increases demands on staff at all levels because of a shortage of qualified people. As a result, students will find numerous employment opportunities upon graduation. School of Horticulture graduates have achieved supervisory or managerial roles in greenhouses, golf courses, landscape operations, garden centres, and nursery operations in both the private and public sectors.
Program Admission Requirements
General university admission requirements apply to this program including the undergraduate-level English Proficiency Requirement.
Content
Foundation in Landscape Design
The following courses (18 credits) are required to complete the citation with this specialization:
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| HORT 1155 | Introduction to Plant Identification | 3 credits | |
| HORT 1224 | Landscape Drafting | 3 credits | |
| HORT 2320 | Landscape Design 1 | 3 credits | |
| HORT 2355 | Plant Identification 3 | 3 credits | |
| HORT 2426 | Landscape Construction | 3 credits | |
And one of: |
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| HORT 1119 | Landscape and the Environment I (not offered every year) |
3 credits | |
| HORT 1122 | Introduction to Landscape Practices | 2 credits | |
Residential Lawn Care
The following courses (16.5 credits) are required to complete the citation with this specialization:
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| HORT 1101 | Pesticide Applicator/Dispenser Certification | 0.5 credits | |
| HORT 1104 | Soils and Growing Media | 3 credits | |
| HORT 1116 | Introductory Equipment Maintenance | 2 credits | |
| HORT 1134 | Turf Maintenance Operations | 2 credits | |
| HORT 1217 | Introduction to Pest Management | 3 credits | |
| HORT 1230 | Sustainable Turf Management | 3 credits | |
| HORT 2334 | Irrigation, Drainage and Lighting | 3 credits | |
Horticultural Science
The following courses (15 credits) are required to complete the citation with this specialization:
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| HORT 1102 | Botany for Horticulture | 3 credits | |
| HORT 1104 | Soils and Growing Media | 3 credits | |
| HORT 1155 | Introduction to Plant Identification | 3 credits | |
| HORT 1217 | Introduction to Pest Management | 3 credits | |
Plus one of: |
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| HORT 1230 | Sustainable Turf Management | 3 credits | |
| HORT 1240 | Arboriculture I | 3 credits | |
| HORT 1261 | Plant Propagation | 3 credits | |
Introduction to Sustainable Horticulture
The courses will be listed in the near future; please check the department web page in the fall.
Arboriculture
The following courses (18 credits) are required to complete the citation with this specialization:
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| HORT 1102 | Botany for Horticulture | 3 credits | |
| HORT 1155 | Introduction to Plant Identification | 3 credits | |
| HORT 1217 | Introduction to Pest Management | 3 credits | |
| HORT 1240 | Arboriculture I | 3 credits | |
| HORT 2308 | Landscape IPM | 3 credits | |
| HORT 2442 | Arboriculture II | 3 credits | |
Production Facilities
The following courses (15 credits) are required to complete the citation with this specialization:
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| HORT 1116 | Introductory Equipment Maintenance | 2 credits | |
| HORT 1171 | Production Practices—Fall | 2 credits | |
| HORT 1271 | Production Practices—Spring | 2 credits | |
| HORT 2375 | Production Facilities and Equipment | 3 credits | |
| HORT 2334 | Irrigation, Drainage & Lighting | 3 credits | |
| HORT 2473 | Greenhouse Environment and its Control | 3 credits | |
Garden Centre Operations
The following courses (17.5 credits) are required to complete the citation with this specialization:
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| HORT 1101 | Pesticide Applicator/Dispenser Certification | 0.5 credits | |
| HORT 1102 | Botany for Horticulture | 3 credits | |
| HORT 1155 | Introduction to Plant Identification | 3 credits | |
| HORT 1217 | Introduction to Pest Management | 3 credits | |
| HORT 1261 | Plant Propagation | 3 credits | |
And one of: |
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| HORT 1171 | Production Practices - Fall | 2 credits | |
| HORT 1271 | Production Practices - Spring | 2 credits | |
And one of: |
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| HORT 1110 | Introduction to Sustainable Horticulture | 3 credits | |
| HORT 1119 | Landscape & the Environment I (not offered every year) |
3 credits | |
| HORT 2355 | Plant Identification 3 | 3 credits | |
Commercial Horticulture in BC
The following courses (17 credits) are required to complete the citation with this specialization:
One of: |
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| HORT 1171 | Production Practices — Fall | 2 credits | |
| HORT 1271 | Production Practices — Spring | 2 credits | |
Plus all of: |
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| HORT 2372 | Greenhouse Vegetable Production | 3 credits | |
| HORT 2378 | Greenhouse Nursery Pests | 3 credits | |
| HORT 2463 | Nursery Production | 3 credits | |
| HORT 2477 | Production Management | 3 credits | |
Plus one of: |
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| HORT 2371 | Fall Floriculture | 3 credits | |
| HORT 2479 | Spring Floriculture | 3 credits | |
Pest Management, Production
The following courses (17.5 credits) are required to complete the citation with this specialization:
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| HORT 1101 | Pesticide Applicator/Dispenser Certification | 0.5 credits | |
| HORT 1102 | Botany for Horticulture | 3 credits | |
| HORT 1110 | Introduction to Sustainable Horticulture | 3 credits | |
| HORT 1155 | Introduction to Plant Identification | 3 credits | |
| HORT 1217 | Introduction to Pest Management | 3 credits | |
| HORT 1271 | Production Practices - Spring | 2 credits | |
| HORT 2378 | Greenhouse and Nursery Pests | 3 credits | |
Pest Management, Landscape
The following courses (15.5 credits) are required to complete the citation with this specialization:
All of: |
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| HORT 1101 | Pesticide Applicator/Dispenser Certification | 0.5 credits | |
| HORT 1110 | Introduction to Sustainable Horticulture | 3 credits | |
| HORT 1155 | Introduction to Plant Identification | 3 credits | |
| HORT 1217 | Introduction to Pest Management | 3 credits | |
| HORT 2308 | Landscape IPM | 3 credits | |
Plus one of: |
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| HORT 1240 | Arboriculture I | 3 credits | |
| HORT 1102 | Botany for Horticulture | 3 credits | |
Pest Management, Turf
The following courses (18.5 credits) are required to complete the citation with this specialization:
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| HORT 1101 | Pesticide Applicator/Dispenser Certification | 0.5 credits | |
| HORT 1102 | Botany for Horticulture | 3 credits | |
| HORT 1104 | Soils and Growing Me | 3 credits | |
| HORT 1110 | Introduction to Sustainable Horticulture | 3 credits | |
| HORT 1217 | Introduction to Pest Management | 3 credits | |
| HORT 1230 | Sustainable Turf Management | 3 credits | |
| HORT 2333 | Turfgrass Pest Management | 3 credits | |
Graduation
Upon successful completion of each of program, students are eligible to receive a Citation in Horticulture Technology in their specialization.
