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: $6,408-$8,544

Program Requirements

  • Complete one 500-level approved course
  • Complete two 400-level approved courses (at least 2 credit hours or more)
  • Complete two Horticulture courses (HORT)
  • Complete one approved course within the College of ACES
  • 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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Use the form below to express your interest in pursuing a certificate. Once accepted, you will receive an email with further instructions for registration.

Certificate interest form

Certificate Completion

Upon completing your required coursework, you will need to submit a completion request for your certificate. Once we have verified that you have met the requirements, your certificate will be printed and signed off on by the Dean of the College of ACES, Crop Sciences’ Department Head, Director of Online and Continuing Education (CITL) and the Online Program Coordinator.

Certificate completion form

Department Contact

D.K. Lee
Director of Online Programs
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D.K. Lee