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Express your interest in pursuing a certificate. Once accepted, you will receive an email with further instructions for registration.
Step outside your garden and become a Professional Horticulturalist.
Degree requirement: Bachelor's degree required
Semester: Spring, fall
Program length: 3 university courses
Format: Online
Estimated Cost: $6,534-$8,712
Program Requirements
- Complete one 500-level approved course
- Complete two 400-level approved courses (at least 2 credit hours or more)
- At least two of the three courses must be in Horticulture (HORT)
- The third course must be within the Department of Crop Sciences (CPSC, HORT, or PLPA) or approved by the program advisor
- Take courses for academic credit and earn a "B" or better for all courses
Coursework cannot be used to qualify for multiple certificates but can count towards an Online Master's Degree.
Tuition
Estimated tuition and fees for the Professional Development Certificate depend on the number of courses and hours taken. See Illinois Online for tuition and fee information.
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Upon completing your required coursework, you will need to submit a completion request for your certificate.
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