{"id":15611,"date":"2021-08-09T12:04:50","date_gmt":"2021-08-09T16:04:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/horticultural-science\/?page_id=15611"},"modified":"2025-08-14T16:09:00","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T20:09:00","slug":"undergraduate-certificate","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/horticultural-science\/students\/online-programs\/undergraduate-certificate\/","title":{"rendered":"Undergraduate Certificate Online"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n<p><a><\/a>Regardless of your educational background, the online Undergraduate Certificate in Horticultural Science provides comprehensive education from award-winning faculty. Requiring only 15 credit hours of coursework, the program is designed to increase personal knowledge and skills. Deepen your knowledge and pursue a passion for horticulture through an online program designed for working adults.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The undergraduate certificate is a non-degree, individually-tailored program offered through the Department of Horticultural Science at NC&#160;State University. Courses are available both online and campus, so students don\u2019t need to take time off from work or face long commutes to campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tailor your coursework and education based on your interests.&nbsp;Note: Students with a bachelor\u2019s degree in the sciences interested in advancing a career through graduate work will find the <a href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/horticultural-science\/students\/graduate\/certificate\/\">Graduate Certificate in Horticultural Science<\/a> more appropriate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/horticultural-science\/students\/undergraduate\/certificate\/apply\/\" class=\"btn ncst-block__button-link\" data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\" data-ua-cat=\"Button Block\" data-ua-action=\"Button Click\" data-ua-label=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/horticultural-science\/students\/undergraduate\/certificate\/apply\/\"><span class=\"text\">Apply Now<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\">\n<svg class=\"wp-block-ncst-wolficon wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg>\n<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#Eligibility\">Eligibility<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Cost\">Cost<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Curriculum\">Curriculum<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Advisor\">Advisor<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/horticultural-science\/students\/undergraduate\/certificate\/#faqs\">FAQ<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Coordinator\">Program Coordinator<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Eligibility\">Eligibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Participants must hold a high school diploma or equivalent to enroll in this program.&nbsp;Online Horticulture applicants are enrolled, students must receive a minimum grade of C (2.0) in all courses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students may begin taking courses for the certificate in Summer, Fall, or Spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/horticultural-science\/students\/undergraduate\/certificate\/apply\/\">Apply Now<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#top\">Back to Top<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Cost\">Cost<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Distance Education (DE) tuition charges are based on the student\u2019s academic program and registration. Visit <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/studentservices.ncsu.edu\/your-money\/tuition-and-fees\/distance-education\/\" target=\"_blank\">NC&#160;State\u2019s Undergraduate Online and Distance Education Tuition rates page<\/a> for detailed information about graduate tuition and fees.  Scroll down on tuition rates page and select the tab that says &#8220;Undergraduate &#8211; Standard DE Rate&#8221; for a list of credit hour costs.  Most courses are 3 credit hours. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NC&#160;State University also offers a <a href=\"https:\/\/studentservices.ncsu.edu\/your-money\/bill\/pay-your-bill\/enroll-in-a-payment-plan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">monthly payment plan<\/a> to make paying for your education easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/horticultural-science\/students\/undergraduate\/certificate\/apply\/\">Apply Now<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#top\">Back to Top<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Curriculum\">Curriculum<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Enrollees must complete a total of 15 credit hours. All the coursework is available as online and distance education courses. Two foundational horticultural courses are required for the certificate, taking up six of the total fifteen credit hours:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.ncsu.edu\/search\/?search=HS+201\">HS 201<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;\u2013 World of Horticulture: Principles and Practices (3)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.ncsu.edu\/search\/?search=HS+203\">HS 203<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;\u2013 Home Plant Propagation (3)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The student and his or her <a href=\"#advisor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">advisor<\/a> will select the remaining nine hours of courses that will constitute the student\u2019s certificate requirements. Students enrolled in the Certificate program may take all 15 hours from the Department of Horticultural Science:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.ncsu.edu\/search\/?search=HS+200\">HS 200<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;\u2013 Home Horticulture (3)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.ncsu.edu\/search\/?search=HS+202\">HS 202<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u2013 Home Plant Identification (3)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.ncsu.edu\/search\/?search=HS+205\">HS 205<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;\u2013 Home Food Production&nbsp;(3)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.ncsu.edu\/search\/?search=HS+250\">HS 250<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;\u2013 Home Landscape Design&nbsp;(3)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.ncsu.edu\/search\/?search=HS+280\">HS 280<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;\u2013 Hands-on Horticulture&nbsp;(3)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.ncsu.edu\/search\/?search=HS+432\">HS 432<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;\u2013 Permaculture: Sustainable Living&nbsp;(3)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.ncsu.edu\/search\/?search=HS+451\">HS 451<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;\u2013 Plant Nutrition&nbsp;(3)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.ncsu.edu\/search\/?search=HS+462\">HS 462<\/a>&nbsp; \u2013 Postharvest Physiology&nbsp;(3)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Or, they may choose at least 12 hours from Horticultural Science,&nbsp;with remaining credit hours from approved classes in other departments. These approved classes include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.ncsu.edu\/search\/?search=PP+315\">PP 315<\/a> \u2013 Principles of Plant Pathology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.ncsu.edu\/search\/?search=PP+318\">PP 318<\/a> \u2013 Forest Pathology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.ncsu.edu\/search\/?search=CS+210\">CS 210<\/a> \u2013 Lawn and Sports Turf<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.ncsu.edu\/search\/?search=ENT+425\">ENT 425<\/a> \u2013 General Entomology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.ncsu.edu\/search\/?search=SSC+200\">SSC 200<\/a> \u2013 Soil Science<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.ncsu.edu\/search\/?search=SSC+341\">SSC 341<\/a> \u2013 Soil Fertility and Fertilizers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>With the completion of 15 credit hours and a grade of C (2.0) or better in each course, the student will be award a certificate acknowledging their accomplishments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/horticultural-science\/students\/undergraduate\/certificate\/apply\/\">Apply Now<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#top\">Back to Top<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Advisor\">Advisor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Undergraduate Certificate students are assigned an academic advisor from the Horticultural Science undergraduate faculty. The student and advisor reflect on the student\u2019s personal and professional goals to design an individual course of study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After starting or completing the Online Horticulture Undergraduate Certificate, students may wish to count their earned credits toward a <a href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/horticultural-science\/students\/undergraduate\/bachelor-of-science\/\">Bachelor of Horticultural Science degree<\/a>. To transfer credits from the Undergraduate Certificate program to the Bachelor&#8217;s degree, the following conditions must be met:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The course number must be at the 200 level or higher<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The course must be letter graded<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The student must have earned a C&nbsp;or better in the course<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/horticultural-science\/students\/undergraduate\/certificate\/apply\/\">Apply Now<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#top\">Back to Top<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Coordinator\">Online Undergraduate&nbsp;Certificate Program Coordinator<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/horticultural-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2017\/04\/IssacLewis-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Issac Lewis\" class=\"wp-image-16397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/horticultural-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2017\/04\/IssacLewis-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/horticultural-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2017\/04\/IssacLewis-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/horticultural-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2017\/04\/IssacLewis-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/horticultural-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2017\/04\/IssacLewis.jpg 1498w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mr. Issac Lewis, Administrative Support Specialist for Undergraduate Programs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/horticultural-science\/people\/emmeyer\/\">Mr. Issac Lewis<\/a><\/strong><br><strong><em>Administrative Support Specialist for Undergraduate Programs<\/em><\/strong><br>Department of Horticultural Science<br>116 Kilgore Hall, Campus Box 7609<br>North Carolina State University<br>Raleigh, NC 27695-7609<br>Email: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"mailto:ijlewis@ncsu.edu\" target=\"_blank\">ijlewis@ncsu.edu<\/a><br>Phone: <a href=\"tel:1-919-515-3189\">919.515.3189<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<script>\nvar gform;gform||(document.addEventListener(\"gform_main_scripts_loaded\",function(){gform.scriptsLoaded=!0}),document.addEventListener(\"gform\/theme\/scripts_loaded\",function(){gform.themeScriptsLoaded=!0}),window.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\",function(){gform.domLoaded=!0}),gform={domLoaded:!1,scriptsLoaded:!1,themeScriptsLoaded:!1,isFormEditor:()=>\"function\"==typeof InitializeEditor,callIfLoaded:function(o){return!(!gform.domLoaded||!gform.scriptsLoaded||!gform.themeScriptsLoaded&&!gform.isFormEditor()||(gform.isFormEditor()&&console.warn(\"The use of gform.initializeOnLoaded() is deprecated in the form editor context and will be removed in Gravity Forms 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