{"id":2071,"date":"2017-05-12T16:58:59","date_gmt":"2017-05-12T20:58:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/horticultural-science-new\/?page_id=2071"},"modified":"2025-08-28T09:27:31","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T13:27:31","slug":"certificate","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/horticultural-science\/students\/graduate\/certificate\/","title":{"rendered":"Graduate Certificate"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"ncst-aside-container\">\n  <div class=\"ncst-aside-contents\">\n    <a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-spotlight-box has-red-400-background-color with-image with-cta\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/applygrad.ncsu.edu\/apply\/\"\n    data-ua-cat=\"Content Card\"\n    data-ua-action=\"Content Card Click\"\n    data-ua-label=https:\/\/applygrad.ncsu.edu\/apply\/\n  >\n  \n\n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"549\" height=\"320\" \n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-13380\" \n            alt=\"Levi Moore, Ph.D. candidate\" \n            src=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/horticultural-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2020\/03\/levi-moore-defense.jpg\" \n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; \"\n srcset=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/horticultural-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2020\/03\/levi-moore-defense.jpg 549w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/horticultural-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2020\/03\/levi-moore-defense-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/horticultural-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2020\/03\/levi-moore-defense-460x268.jpg 460w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/horticultural-science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2020\/03\/levi-moore-defense-230x134.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 549px) 100vw, 549px\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                          <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">Apply Now<\/h3>\n              \n\n      \n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Horticulture Certificate is a non-degree, is designed to increase personal knowledge and skills for current or future employment in the horticulture industry. Earning the graduate certificate requires completing only 15 credit hours of coursework via the web. The Graduate Certificate requires a minimum of 15 credit hours, equaling 5 courses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-ncst-link-list ncst-link-list layout-one-column\"><h2 class=\"link-list-section__heading\">Topics<\/h2><div class=\"link-list__container\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-ncst-bold-link ncst-component__bold-link-container\"> <a href=\"#eligibility\" class=\"ncst-component__bold-link text-link\" data-ua-cat=\"Bold Link Block\" data-ua-action=\"Bold Link Click\" data-ua-label=\"#eligibility\"><span class=\"text\">Eligibility<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-ncst-bold-link ncst-component__bold-link-container\"> <a href=\"#cost\" class=\"ncst-component__bold-link text-link\" data-ua-cat=\"Bold Link Block\" data-ua-action=\"Bold Link Click\" data-ua-label=\"#cost\"><span class=\"text\">Cost<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-ncst-bold-link ncst-component__bold-link-container\"> <a href=\"#curriculum\" class=\"ncst-component__bold-link text-link\" data-ua-cat=\"Bold Link Block\" data-ua-action=\"Bold Link Click\" data-ua-label=\"#curriculum\"><span class=\"text\">Curriculum<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-ncst-bold-link ncst-component__bold-link-container\"> <a href=\"#advisor\" class=\"ncst-component__bold-link text-link\" data-ua-cat=\"Bold Link Block\" data-ua-action=\"Bold Link Click\" data-ua-label=\"#advisor\"><span class=\"text\">Advisor<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-ncst-bold-link ncst-component__bold-link-container\"> <a href=\"#courses\" class=\"ncst-component__bold-link text-link\" data-ua-cat=\"Bold Link Block\" data-ua-action=\"Bold Link Click\" data-ua-label=\"#courses\"><span class=\"text\">Courses<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-ncst-bold-link ncst-component__bold-link-container\"> <a href=\"#policies\" class=\"ncst-component__bold-link text-link\" data-ua-cat=\"Bold Link Block\" data-ua-action=\"Bold Link Click\" data-ua-label=\"#policies\"><span class=\"text\">Policies &amp; Procedures<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-ncst-bold-link ncst-component__bold-link-container\"> <a href=\"#faqs\" class=\"ncst-component__bold-link text-link\" data-ua-cat=\"Bold Link Block\" data-ua-action=\"Bold Link Click\" data-ua-label=\"#faqs\"><span class=\"text\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-ncst-bold-link ncst-component__bold-link-container\"> <a href=\"#upd\" class=\"ncst-component__bold-link text-link\" data-ua-cat=\"Bold Link Block\" data-ua-action=\"Bold Link Click\" data-ua-label=\"#upd\"><span class=\"text\">Contact Us<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/a> <\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"eligibility\">Eligibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Participants must hold a bachelor\u2019s degree to enroll in this program. Online Horticulture Certificate applicants should have majored in horticulture, crop science, plant science, or agricultural education with a concentration in plant science, or another closely related degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students may begin taking courses for the certificate in Summer, Fall, or Spring. All certificate coursework must be completed within four years of enrollment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cost\">Cost<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/studentservices.ncsu.edu\/your-money\/tuition-and-fees\/distance-education\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NC&#160;State\u2019s Graduate Online and Distance Education Tuition rates page<\/a> for detailed information about graduate tuition and fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Financial aid eligibility is determined by the Financial Aid Office. We encourage you to <a href=\"https:\/\/emas.ncsu.edu\/units\/scholarships-and-financial-aid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">contact your financial aid adviser<\/a> in the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid. Criteria for funding is based on academic merit, demonstrated financial need, and enrollment in multiple Online and Distance Education courses per semester. For additional information, please visit NC&#160;State\u2019s <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/studentservices.ncsu.edu\/your-money\/financial-aid\/\" target=\"_blank\">Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid website<\/a>, or call <a href=\"tel:1-919-515-2421\">(919) 515-2421<\/a>. NC&#160;State also offers a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/studentservices.ncsu.edu\/your-money\/bill\/pay-your-bill\/enroll-in-a-payment-plan\/\" target=\"_blank\">monthly payment plan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"curriculum\">Curriculum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enrollees must complete a minimum of five (5) courses resulting in at least fifteen (15) credit hours. The student and his or her advisor will select the courses that will constitute the student\u2019s certificate requirements. No thesis or dissertation is required. A minimum of nine (9) credit hours should be from Horticultural Science courses. The remaining six (6) credit hours may be selected from the following areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Agricultural and Resource Economics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agricultural and Extension Education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Biological and Agricultural Engineering<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Crop Science<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Entomology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Food Science<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plant Pathology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Soil Science<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Up to twelve (12) credit hours of courses taken during post-baccalaureate studies (PBS) may be used in the certificate program if approved by the student\u2019s advisor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"advisor\">Advisor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Certificate students are assigned an academic advisor from the Horticultural Science graduate 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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After starting or completing the Online Horticulture Certificate, students may wish to count their earned credits toward a <a href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/horticultural-science\/students\/online-programs\/master-of-horticultural-science\/\">Master of Horticultural Science degree<\/a>. To transfer credits from the Certificate program to the Master\u2019s 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 500 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 B or better in the course<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"courses\">Courses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below is a list of courses that may be taken as part of the certificate program. To learn more about each course, click the course number. Credit hours for each course are provided in parentheses after each course name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.ncsu.edu\/search\/?P=HS+521\">HS 521<\/a> \u2013&nbsp;Tree Fruits: Physiology and Culture (3)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.ncsu.edu\/search\/?P=HS+523\">HS 523<\/a> \u2013 General Viticulture (3)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.ncsu.edu\/search\/?P=HS+532\">HS 532<\/a> \u2013 Introduction to Permaculture (3)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.ncsu.edu\/search\/?P=HS+541\">HS\/CS 541<\/a> \u2013 Plant Breeding Methods (3)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.ncsu.edu\/search\/?P=HS+550\">HS 550<\/a> \u2013 Environmental Nursery Production (3)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.ncsu.edu\/search\/?P=HS+562\">HS\/FS 562<\/a> \u2013 Postharvest Physiology (3)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.ncsu.edu\/search\/?P=HS+590\">HS 590<\/a> \u2013 Special Topics: Plant Breeding Overview for non-Majors (1-6)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.ncsu.edu\/search\/?P=HS+590\">HS 590<\/a> \u2013 Special Topics: Physiology and Culture of Temperate Zone Tree Fruits (3)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.ncsu.edu\/search\/?P=HS+703\">HS 703<\/a> \u2013 Breeding Asexually Propagated Crops (1)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.ncsu.edu\/search\/?P=HS+706\">HS 706<\/a> \u2013 Fruit Development and Postharvest Physiology (1)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.ncsu.edu\/search\/?P=HS+707\">HS 707<\/a> \u2013 Environmental Stress Physiology (1)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.ncsu.edu\/search\/?P=HS+729\">HS\/CS 729<\/a> \u2013 Herbicide Behavior In Plants (2)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.ncsu.edu\/search\/?P=HS+790\">HS 790<\/a> \u2013 Special Topics: Diagnostic Criteria for Plant Nutrition (3)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.ncsu.edu\/search\/?P=HS%20790\">HS 790<\/a> \u2013 Special Topics: Integrated Breeding Databases (1)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"policies\"><strong>Policies &amp; Procedures<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Horticultural Science has a list of <a href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/horticultural-science\/students\/graduate\/policies-and-procedures\/\">policies and procedures<\/a> for desk assignments, working hours, vacations, mail, telephone use, photocopying, computing, supplies, requisition orders, purchase orders, travel, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faqs\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion ncst-accordion\"><div class=\"accordion\" id=\"ncst-accordion-0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item ncst-accordion-item panel\"><a class=\"accordion-item__header collapsed\" href=\"#ncst-accordion-item-0-0\" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-0\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#ncst-accordion-item-0-0\" aria-controls=\"ncst-accordion-item-0-0\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\"><span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span><\/span><h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h5\">What is the Undergraduate Certificate program?<\/h2><\/a><div class=\"collapse panel-collapse accordion-item__content-container \" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-0-0\" aria-labelledby=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-0\" data-parent=\"#ncst-accordion-0\"><div class=\"accordion-item__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Graduate Certificate Program in Horticultural Science is a distance education non-degree program offered through the <a href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/horticultural-science\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Department of Horticultural Science<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/grad.ncsu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Graduate School of NC&#160;State University<\/a>. The program is designed to increase personal knowledge and skills and provide advanced training for employment in the horticulture industry.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item ncst-accordion-item panel\"><a class=\"accordion-item__header collapsed\" href=\"#ncst-accordion-item-0-1\" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-1\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#ncst-accordion-item-0-1\" aria-controls=\"ncst-accordion-item-0-1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\"><span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span><\/span><h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h5\">How will the Graduate Certificate help me?<\/h2><\/a><div class=\"collapse panel-collapse accordion-item__content-container \" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-0-1\" aria-labelledby=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-1\" data-parent=\"#ncst-accordion-0\"><div class=\"accordion-item__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are a teacher or an extension agent, these graduate classes help you fulfill continuing education requirements. Certification may also open new employment opportunities to people already in the horticulture industry. The certificate courses can complement the expertise of practitioners and other horticulture professionals in specific areas by offering in-depth knowledge on specific types of horticultural crops or horticultural production systems. Taking these courses also demonstrates interest and proficiency in horticulture science to potential employers<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item ncst-accordion-item panel\"><a class=\"accordion-item__header collapsed\" href=\"#ncst-accordion-item-0-2\" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-2\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#ncst-accordion-item-0-2\" aria-controls=\"ncst-accordion-item-0-2\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\"><span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span><\/span><h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h5\">Are there prerequisites for the Certificate?<\/h2><\/a><div class=\"collapse panel-collapse accordion-item__content-container \" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-0-2\" aria-labelledby=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-2\" data-parent=\"#ncst-accordion-0\"><div class=\"accordion-item__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Participants must hold a bachelor\u2019s degree to enroll in this program. Applicants should have majored in horticulture or a closely related degree. Candidates must have an overall GPA of at least 3.0. Once enrolled, students must maintain a GPA of 3.0. To learn more about eligibility requirements, visit our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/horticultural-science\/students\/graduate\/certificate\/#eligibility\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">program page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item ncst-accordion-item panel\"><a class=\"accordion-item__header collapsed\" href=\"#ncst-accordion-item-0-9\" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-9\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#ncst-accordion-item-0-9\" aria-controls=\"ncst-accordion-item-0-9\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\"><span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span><\/span><h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h5\">Is there financial aid available?<\/h2><\/a><div class=\"collapse panel-collapse accordion-item__content-container \" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-0-9\" aria-labelledby=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-9\" data-parent=\"#ncst-accordion-0\"><div class=\"accordion-item__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Financial aid eligibility is determined by the Financial Aid Office. We encourage you to <a href=\"https:\/\/emas.ncsu.edu\/units\/scholarships-and-financial-aid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">contact your financial aid advisor<\/a> in the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid. Criteria for funding are based on academic merit, demonstrated financial need, and enrollment in multiple Distance Education courses per semester. For additional information, please visit NC&#160;State\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/studentservices.ncsu.edu\/your-money\/financial-aid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid website<\/a>, or call <a href=\"tel:1-919-515-2421\">(919) 515-2421<\/a>. NC&#160;State 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>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item ncst-accordion-item panel\"><a class=\"accordion-item__header collapsed\" href=\"#ncst-accordion-item-0-4\" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-4\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#ncst-accordion-item-0-4\" aria-controls=\"ncst-accordion-item-0-4\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\"><span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span><\/span><h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h5\">What courses do I have to take?<\/h2><\/a><div class=\"collapse panel-collapse accordion-item__content-container \" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-0-4\" aria-labelledby=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-4\" data-parent=\"#ncst-accordion-0\"><div class=\"accordion-item__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Graduate Certificate in Horticultural Science requires enrollees complete at least five courses (15 credit hours) within four years of enrollment. A program may include as many as five or as few as three courses in horticultural science. Courses selected must be approved by the student\u2019s advisory committee. To learn more about the Certificate curriculum, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/horticultural-science\/students\/graduate\/certificate\/#courses\">course listings<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item ncst-accordion-item panel\"><a class=\"accordion-item__header collapsed\" href=\"#ncst-accordion-item-0-5\" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-5\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#ncst-accordion-item-0-5\" aria-controls=\"ncst-accordion-item-0-5\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\"><span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span><\/span><h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h5\">How do I gain admission?<\/h2><\/a><div class=\"collapse panel-collapse accordion-item__content-container \" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-0-5\" aria-labelledby=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-5\" data-parent=\"#ncst-accordion-0\"><div class=\"accordion-item__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enrollment is through the Department of Horticultural Science and Graduate School at NC&#160;State University. Applications are submitted directly to the NC&#160;State Graduate School, and will be reviewed by the graduate program director and graduate committee. To learn more about the application process, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/horticultural-science\/students\/graduate\/certificate\/apply\/\">Apply page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item ncst-accordion-item panel\"><a class=\"accordion-item__header collapsed\" href=\"#ncst-accordion-item-0-6\" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-6\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#ncst-accordion-item-0-6\" aria-controls=\"ncst-accordion-item-0-6\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\"><span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span><\/span><h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h5\">How do I register for courses?<\/h2><\/a><div class=\"collapse panel-collapse accordion-item__content-container \" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-0-6\" aria-labelledby=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-6\" data-parent=\"#ncst-accordion-0\"><div class=\"accordion-item__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After acceptance into the program, NC&#160;State University students may register for courses online using their Unity IDs, Unity password and PIN. For complete registration instructions, visit <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/online-distance.ncsu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\">DELTA<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item ncst-accordion-item panel\"><a class=\"accordion-item__header collapsed\" href=\"#ncst-accordion-item-0-7\" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-7\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#ncst-accordion-item-0-7\" aria-controls=\"ncst-accordion-item-0-7\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\"><span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span><\/span><h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h5\">I am enrolled in\/have completed the Certificate in Horticultural Science. Can I transfer the credits I earned in that program toward a Master of Horticultural Science degree?<\/h2><\/a><div class=\"collapse panel-collapse accordion-item__content-container \" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-0-7\" aria-labelledby=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-7\" data-parent=\"#ncst-accordion-0\"><div class=\"accordion-item__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To transfer credits from the Certificate program to the Master\u2019s 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 500 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 B or better in the course<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Select the questions below for more information.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"upd\">Distance Education Coordinator<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure 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