College of DuPage offers a wide range of academic resources and student activities geared toward horticulture students to help you succeed in your studies and get involved on campus.
Academic and Career Pathways
Determine the pathway you need to take to graduate on time.
- Cannabis and Industrial Hemp Cultivation and Operations
- Floral Shop Management, Certificate
- Greenhouse Management, Certificate
- Horticulture, Associate in Applied Science
- Horticulture, Certificate
- Landscape and Turf Maintenance, Certificate
- Landscape Contracting and Management, Associate in Applied Science
- Landscape Design and Construction, Certificate
- Nursery and Garden Center Management, Certificate
- Power Equipment and Technology, Certificate
- Sustainable Landscapes, Certificate
- Sustainable Urban Agriculture, Associate in Applied Science
- Sustainable Urban Agriculture, Certificate
- Urban Farming, Certificate
Transfer Agreements
College of DuPage has partnered with several transfer institutions to provide opportunities for students to pursue a bachelor's degree in horticulture. To explore these transfer opportunities, schedule appointments with a faculty member, counselor or program advisor.
- AAS Horticulture to Bachelor of Applied Science in Management (online)
- AAS Landscape Contracting and Management to Bachelor of Applied Science in Management (online)
- AAS Sustainable Urban Agriculture to Bachelor of Applied Science in Management (online)
Local Horticulture Professional Organizations
The following organizations offer opportunities for horticulture students to connect and get involved with the professional community:
- Illinois Landscape Contractors Association Membership
- National Association of Landscape Professionals Student Membership
- National Collegiate Landscape Competition (NCLC)
- Illinois Postsecondary Agriculture Student Organization (PAS) The Illinois Postsecondary Agriculture Student Organization (PAS) is a vocational student organization for student in Agriculture Education programs at the postsecondary level and provides college agriculture students with opportunities for individual growth, leadership and career preparation.
- National Postsecondary Agricultural Student Organization (PAS)
- Illinois Arborist Association
- Illinois Green Industry Association
- Chicago Community Gardeners Association
Horticulture Websites and Industry Organizations
- The Illinois Landscape Contractors Association
- Illinois Department of Natural Resources
- Illinois Green Industry Association
- Chicago Botanic Garden
- The Herb Society of America
- The Morton Arboretum
- HOPE Program
- Equipment and Engine Training Council (EETC)
- National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP)
- Cantigny Park
- Seed Your Future
- Longwood Gardens
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