Horticulture Current Students
College of DuPage offers a wide range of academic resources and student activities
geared toward horticulture students to help you succeed in your studies and get involved
on campus.
Academic and Career Pathways
The following is an overview of program requirements and program maps.
- Advanced Horticultural Therapy, Certificate
- Cannabis and Industrial Hemp Cultivation and Operations, Certificate
- Ecological Restoration, Certificate
- Floral Shop Management, Certificate
- Greenhouse Management, Certificate
- Horticultural Therapy, Certificate
- Horticulture, A.A.S.
- Horticulture, Certificate
- Landscape and Turf Maintenance, Certificate
- Landscape Contracting and Management, A.A.S.
- Landscape Design and Construction, Certificate
- Nursery and Garden Center Management, Certificate
- Power Equipment and Technology, Certificate
- Sustainable Landscapes, Certificate
- Sustainable Urban Agriculture, A.A.S.
- Sustainable Urban Agriculture, Certificate
- Urban Farming, Certificate
Transfer Agreements
College of DuPage has partnered with several transfer institutions to provide opportunities for students to pursue a bachelor's degree in horticulture. To explore these transfer opportunities, schedule appointments with a faculty member or advisor.
Local Horticulture Professional Organizations
The following organizations offer opportunities for horticulture students to connect and get involved with the professional community:
- Illinois Landscape Contractors Association Membership
- National Association of Landscape Professionals Student Membership
- Illinois Postsecondary Agriculture Student Organization (PAS) The Illinois Postsecondary Agriculture Student Organization (PAS) is a vocational student organization for student in Agriculture Education programs at the postsecondary level and provides college agriculture students with opportunities for individual growth, leadership and career preparation.
- National Postsecondary Agricultural Student Organization (PAS)
- Illinois Arborist Association
- Illinois Green Industry Association
- Chicago Community Gardeners Association
Horticulture Websites and Industry Organizations
- The Illinois Landscape Contractors Association
- Illinois Department of Natural Resources
- Illinois Green Industry Association
- Chicago Botanic Garden
- The Herb Society of America
- The Morton Arboretum
- Equipment and Engine Training Council (EETC)
- National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP)
- Cantigny Park
- Seed Your Future
- Longwood Gardens
Plant Varieties and Combinations
Accreditation
- National Association of Landscape Professionals
- Equipment & Engine Training Council
- America Horticultural Therapy Association
Take the Next Step
Whether you’re exploring, applying or planning your path, COD makes it easy to get started.