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Prairie Horticulture Certificate at University of Saskatchewan

University of Saskatchewan, Canada

Programme overview

The Prairie Horticulture Certificate is a flexible, part-time, non-degree program tailored to the Prairie Provinces for horticulture professionals and gardening enthusiasts. Courses are delivered by online independent study through a consortium including the University of Saskatchewan, Assiniboine College and Olds College. It is recognized as an additional qualification for teachers and approved as technical training toward the Landscape Horticulturist apprenticeship. Classes cannot be used toward a USask undergraduate degree.

Faculty: College of Agriculture and Bioresources  |  Department: Plant Sciences  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

What you will study

Minimum 36 credit units (9 classes): foundational HORT 13.6 and SLSC 14.6, at least three program classes (HORT 14.6, 15.3, 41.3, 42.3), and one specialization stream: Fruit and Vegetable Production, Greenhouse Crop Production, Landscaping and Arboriculture, or Nursery Crop Production, plus open electives from HORT 14.6 to HORT 42.3.

Career pathways

Horticulture professionals; recognized by municipalities for employee development.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The Prairie Horticulture Certificate (PHC) offers practical and regionally tailored training in horticulture. It is a flexible, part-time, non-degree level program designed specifically for the Prairie Provinces. Catering to horticulture professionals and gardening enthusiasts, this certificate allows students to balance work, school, and life while completing core requirements for certification or pursuing additional courses for personal growth or professional development.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

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