Graduate Certificate in Ornamentals, Landscape & Turf (Great Plains IDEA)
North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Program Details
The Certificate in Ornamentals, Landscape & Turf program concentrates on the best management practices used in the green industry for home landscapes, business parks, golf courses, municipal parks, and similar areas. The curriculum covers:
- Irrigation
- Plant nutrition and plant response to environmental conditions
- Plant identification and selection
This program is offered through the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance (Great Plains IDEA); regionally accredited schools working in partnership to provide students with online opportunities. Students apply at their school of choice.
Participating schools include:
- Kansas State University
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh
- Texas Tech University
- University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Requirements
Students will need to choose and apply at a single home university. Requirements may vary, but typically include:
- Application form specific to the university
- Official transcripts
- Letters of recommendation
- Statement of goals
School Accreditation Statement
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges