Programs in some career areas are made available by means of cooperative agreements with other educational institutions. These cooperative agreements have resulted in the sharing of programming, curriculum and staffing in the greater Kansas City area and have promoted increased economies of operations for cooperating institutions. The horticultural certificate program is a cooperative program with the Metropolitan Community Colleges.

The 31-credit-hour certificate granted by Johnson County Community College is a certificate program designed to prepare students for a career in the “greening industry.” Upon completion of this certificate, students will possess the competencies to be successful at entry-level or higher positions in landscape design and maintenance, lawn care, garden centers and nurseries, wholesale greenhouse growers, and greenhouse operations and other related occupations.

Note: Metropolitan Community College students should seek specific counsel from the JCCC program personnel for the appropriate course plan and numbers.

Metropolitan Community College students should refer to Cooperative Program Information.

Suggested/Sample Course Sequence
The sequence taken by the student may vary depending on prerequisites, course availability, and personal/ professional responsibilities.

(Major Code 6180; CIP Code 01.0601)

• Gainful Employment - Horticulture
• Science

First Semester

Second Semester

Elective (choose one course)

Total Program Hours: 31