Associate Diploma in Horticulture
About this program
The nursery, landscaping, greenhouse and floriculture industries are growing at a rapid pace.
An Associate Diploma in Horticulture will give you the skills you need to have a great future that offers many career options for individuals who like to work with their hands and minds.
The J.J. Neilson Arboretum, part of Ridgetown Campus, provides an outdoor classroom with more than 700 trees, shrubs and flower species
Features
- Practical, hands-on training in campus nursery, aboretum and greenhouse facilities
- Optional experiential learning credit is offered through international study opportunities
- Academic and extracurricular activities offer opportunities for personal development
Benefits
- Opportunities to apply for a summer internship position on campus, to continue learning at your summer job
- Opportunity to earn industry certification during the program
- Diversified job placement opportunities
- Complete a second Associate Diploma in Agriculture with just one additional year of study
- Possible Advanced Standing into a University of Guelph degree program or transfer into an applied degree program where available
And what..
.. do our students have to say about this program?
.. industry certifications and work experience opportunities exist?
.. courses would you take?
.. career opportunities do graduates have?
- With this program, you can earn 2 Diplomas in 3 Years!
Come check this program out at Applicant Information Days in Friday, March 16, 2012 or Red Carpet Day in Friday, November 25, 2011
To discuss this program in more detail, please contact:
 Katie Hunter, Campus Recruitment Co-ordinator 519-674-1500 x63522 khunter@ridgetownc.uoguelph.ca  |
 John Zandstra, Academic Program Co-ordinator 519-674-1500 x63627 jzandstr@ridgetownc.uoguelph.ca |
Jessica Neerhof
West Hill Secondary School, Owen Sound, ON
Associate Diploma in Horticulture, Class of 2011
