Horticultural Therapy Certificate
This program is available at the following location:
- Ecampus
This certificate is available as a standalone program.
The online Horticultural Therapy Certificate program is designed to allow you to complete an AHTA Accredited Therapeutic Horticulture Course series, while also earning additional course credit towards AHTA registration. This standalone certificate is appropriate for both Postbacc students from Psychology or related human sciences as well as Postbacc students in Horticulture/Plant Sciences who are in preparation for AHTA registration. This certificate is also appropriate for undergraduate students who wish to explore adding Horticultural Therapy to their Horticultural or Human Science Practice, but may not wish to pursue AHTA registration.
For individuals needing to complete a Bachelor’s Degree prior to pursuing AHTA registration, we suggest the BS Horticulture with Option in Therapeutic Horticulture.
Certificate Code: C615
Upon successful completion of the program, students will meet the following learning outcomes:
- Find, interpret and integrate data and theory from horticultural systems and sciences, and related disciplines.
- Assess horticultural systems, diagnose horticultural problems and recommend solutions, and create novel systems based on data and theory from horticultural sciences and related disciplines.
- Integrate horticultural sciences with contemporary social, economic, political and environmental issues.
- Develop and articulate content knowledge and critical thinking in horticulture through frequent practice of oral and written communication.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| HORT 270 | INTRODUCTION TO THERAPEUTIC HORTICULTURE | 3 |
| HORT 271 | THERAPEUTIC HORTICULTURE TECHNIQUES AND ADAPTIVE STRATEGIES | 2 |
| HORT 272 | THERAPEUTIC HORTICULTURE SKILLS I | 2 |
| HORT 273 | THERAPEUTIC HORTICULTURE PROGRAMMING | 2 |
| HORT 274 | THERAPEUTIC HORTICULTURE SKILLS II | 2 |
| HORT 275 | THERAPEUTIC GARDENS | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Select 16 credits from the following courses: 1 | 16 | |
| Recommended courses to fulfill Horticulture coursework requirements of AHTA: | ||
| *SOIL SCIENCE | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO HORTICULTURAL SYSTEMS, PRACTICES AND CAREERS | ||
| LANDSCAPE PLANT MATERIALS I: DECIDUOUS HARDWOODS AND CONIFERS | ||
| LANDSCAPE PLANT MATERIALS II: SPRING FLOWERING TREES AND SHRUBS | ||
| HERBACEOUS ORNAMENTAL PLANT MATERIALS | ||
| PERMACULTURE DESIGN AND THEORY: CERTIFICATE COURSE | ||
| DIAGNOSING PLANT PROBLEMS | ||
| SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPE DESIGN | ||
| GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF HORTICULTURAL CROPS | ||
| WEED MANAGEMENT IN ORGANIC CROPPING SYSTEMS | ||
| PLANT PROPAGATION | ||
| Recommended courses to fulfill Psychology coursework requirements of AHTA: | ||
| INFANT AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT | ||
| ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT | ||
| ADULT DEVELOPMENT AND AGING | ||
| +*INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY I | ||
| +*INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY II | ||
| BRAIN AND BEHAVIOR | ||
| HUMAN LIFESPAN DEVELOPMENT | ||
| ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY | ||
| BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION | ||
| HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY | ||
| SOCIOLOGY OF AGING | ||
| WELFARE AND SOCIAL SERVICES | ||
| Total Credits | 30 | |
- *
Baccalaureate Core Course (BCC)
- +
Core Education course. Applies only to students admitted to an OSU undergraduate degree from Summer 2025 onwards
- 1
Additional courses in these disciplines may be used at the advisors' discretion. Students are advised to work closely with the Horticultural Therapy Certificate / Horticulture Advisor to determine courses needed, as well as to consult AHTA registration requirements. This program does not include an internship experience
Certificate Code: C615