Floral Design Certificate

The floriculture certificate program is designed to prepare students with the knowledge and job skills for employment in the Floriculture Industry. Upon completion of the floriculture certificate, students will possess the
competencies to be successful at entry-level or higher positions in the Floriculture Industry.

Suggested/Sample Course Sequence

The sequence taken by the student may vary depending on prerequisites, course availability, and personal/ professional responsibilities.

(Major Code 4420; State CIP Code 01.0608)

First Semester

Electives (see below)		4-6
FLR 130	Principles of Traditional Design	3
FLR 150	Contemporary Design Styles	3
ACCT 111	Small Business Accounting	3
Total Hours		13-15

Second Semester

Electives (see below)		3
FLR 220	Wedding Design*	3
FLR 200	Plants for Interior Design	3
FLR 250	Special Event Designs*	3
FLR 270	Retail Flower Shop Operations*	3
Total Hours		15

Electives

BUS 145	Small Business Management	3
HORT 201	Introduction to Horticultural Science	4
HORT 220	Herbaceous Plants	3
MKT 230	Marketing	3
ENTR 131	Financial Management for Small Business*	2
ENTR 160	Legal Issues for Small Business	2
ENTR 220	Entrepreneurial Marketing*	2
MATH 120	Business Mathematics*	3
ITMD 127	Elements of Floral Design	1

Total Program Hours: 28-30