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College of DuPage Horticulture Program Celebrates 50 Years
Join the College of DuPage Horticulture program in celebrating its 50th anniversary at a community open house from 4 to 7 p.m. Oct 13.
Join the College of DuPage Horticulture program in celebrating its 50th anniversary at a community open house from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, in the Technical Education Center, Room 1038 on the College’s Glen Ellyn campus, 425 Fawell Blvd.
Connect with faculty, students, alumni and industry professionals; and tour the greenhouse and outdoor labs.
The COD Horticulture program provides fundamental and advanced education and practice to prepare graduates for successful entry into the workforce. Students develop knowledge and skills in a range of topics including horticulture and horticulture business, horticultural mathematics, landscaping and landscaping design, floral design, plant propagation, plant taxonomy, soils and fertilizers and sustainable urban agriculture.
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Students can earn an Associate in Applied Science degrees in Horticulture, Landscape Contracting and Management and Sustainable Urban Agriculture. In addition, nine specialized certificates are designed to address the diverse nature of the horticulture industry and offer a sound foundation to students who wish to create their own small businesses. Students can choose from a wide variety of electives to customize their education and specialize in their areas of interest.
