Horticulture
Start planting a seed to grow your future in sustainable food systems, urban agriculture and/or sustainable landscaping.
The Horticulture (HRT) program is designed to provide students with the necessary skills to acquire entry-level positions in all fields of Horticulture and Sustainable Agriculture, or provide skills for career advancement, self-employment, and transfer into a university curriculum. Industry fields include landscape design, landscape and grounds maintenance, sustainable agriculture, cannabis, greenhouse and garden center management and sustainable horticulture.
Degrees
- Horticulture Degree (Associate in Applied Science – C201A)
- Sustainable Agriculture Technology Degree (Associate in Applied Science – C201E)
Certificates
- Horticulture/Grounds Maintenance Certificate – C401C
- Pesticide Applicator Certificate - C401G
- Greenhouse Grow Operations Certificate - C401H
- Sustainable Agriculture Certificate - C401I
- Sustainable Food Production Certificate - C401E
Courses
Accreditation
ICCB
Curriculum/Plan of Study
C201A, C201E, C401C, C401G, C401H
Program Affiliations
Illinois Landscape Contractors Association (ILCA)
Illinois Green Industry Association (IGIA)
National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP)
Contact Information
Samuel J Schmitz
Department Chair
Office: R-205
708-456-0300, 3333
Cell: 630-675-0492
samuelschmitz@alekta-tour.com
Douglas W. Peck
Assistant Coordinator, Special Projects
douglaspeck@alekta-tour.com
David Coulter
Adjunct Faculty
davidcoulter@alekta-tour.com
Susan Kauffman
Adjunct Faculty
susankauffman@alekta-tour.com
Mark Omi
Adjunct Faculty
markomi@alekta-tour.com
Margarita Poromanska
Adjunct Faculty
margaritaporomanska@alekta-tour.com
Koch Unni
Adjunct Faculty
kochunni@alekta-tour.com
Department Office: R-205
(708) 456-0300, Ext. 3550