Specialty Crop Fundamentals Certificate

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The Specialty Crop Fundamentals Certificate provides graduates with a solid foundation in the principles and practices of specialty crop production. Through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on experiences, students learn about sustainable growing methods, crop selection, soil health, and harvesting techniques. Students will work with a wide range of specialty crops, from vegetables and fruits to ornamentals.

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Specialty Crop Fundamentals Certificate Requirements

Curriculum: OCC 1881

Program Core: 17 Credit Hours

AGR 107 - Agriculture Internship I 1 Credits
AGR 226 - Agriculture Internship II 2 Credits
HRT 103 - Introduction to Plant Science 4 Credits
HRT 105 - Introduction to Soil Science 4 Credits
HRT 112 - Horticultural Mechanics 3 Credits
HRT 135 - Fruit and Vegetable Crops 3 Credits

Total Certificate Credits: 17

Other Certificate Graduation Requirements:

2.0 minimum cumulative GPA at MCC upon completion of program
For certificates of less than 12 credit hours, all required credits must be completed through MCC coursework. For all other certificates, one-half of the minimum credit hours required must be completed through MCC coursework.
Completion of graduation application
Completion of end-of-program assessment as directed by this department

Specialty Crop Fundamentals Certificate, Sample Semester Pathway