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
Determine the pathway you need to take to graduate on time.
- Floral Shop Management, Certificate
- Greenhouse Management, Certificate
- Horticulture, Associate in Applied Science
- Horticulture, Certificate
- Landscape and Turf Maintenance, Certificate
- Landscape Contracting and Management, Associate in Applied Science
- Landscape Design and Construction, Certificate
- Nursery and Garden Center Management, Certificate
- Power Equipment and Technology, Certificate
- Sustainable Landscapes, Certificate
- Sustainable Urban Agriculture, Associate in Applied Science
- Sustainable Urban Agriculture, Certificate
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
- National Collegiate Landscape Competition (NCLC)
- 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
Check out these garden-related websites for your reference.
Horticulture Websites and Industry Organizations
- Perennials in Focus
- 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
- HOPE Program
- Equipment and Engine Training Council (EETC)
- National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP)
- Cantigny Park
- Seed Your Future
- Longwood Gardens
Plant Varieties and Combinations
Student Planning Worksheet
- When planning your coursework, use a Student Planning Worksheet.
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