Career Readiness for students
Certified Professional Horticulturist
Is Certified Professional Horticulturist for You?
- Do you love working outdoors?
- Do you want to help the environment?
- Are you creative?
- Are you technologically savvy?
About the Program
This program prepares students for careers in horticulture related fields. Horticulture is a diversified industry with nearly unlimited career opportunities. Many jobs in the industry are hands-on, provide the opportunity to work outdoors and require the use of technology.
Sample Course Plan for Certified Professional Horticulturist
Sample Courses
Certifications/Awards for Completing High School Program
- Articulation Agreement: Earn three college credits at Montgomery College through the MCPS articulation agreement by earning a B or higher in the articulated courses and completing the entire high school plan.
How to receive articulated credit from Certified Professional Horticulture - Maryland Certified Professional Horticulturist Program
Local Colleges Offering a Continuation of the Program
Montgomery College Environmental Horticulture and Sustainable Agribusiness A.A.S.
Montgomery College Environmental Horticulture and Sustainable Agribusiness Certificate
University of Maryland Landscape Architecture
University of Maryland Agricultural Science & Technology
University of Maryland Plant Sciences
University of Maryland Agricultural Education (double major or Integrated Masters Path)
Career Opportunities
Where this Program is Offered
If this program is not available at your school, meet with your counselor to select courses that will allow you to explore your interest in these careers.