Image
Floraculture Certificate

Floriculture - Undergraduate Certificate

The Floriculture undergraduate certificate provides entry-level skills for those interested in employment or a career in the field. The curriculum provides basic principles of design used in commercial and natural settings, commercial production, marketing and post-harvest care.

Contact Us

Dr. Sheren Farag, Program Director and Assistant Professor
Phone: 330-337-4270
Email: sfaragmo@kent.edu

Apply Now

Apply Now
Request Info
Schedule a Visit

Floriculture - Undergraduate Certificate

Kent State University’s Undergraduate Certificate in Floriculture provides targeted education and potential career benefits for students looking to specialize in floriculture.

Program Information for Floriculture - Undergraduate Certificate

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Apply knowledge of the advanced skills in floral design, including the ability to create innovative and aesthetically pleasing arrangements for various occasions and settings.
  2. Utilize practical knowledge of horticulture, plant materials and wholesale floriculture to effectively work with and care for plants, flowers and related materials.

Admissions for Floriculture - Undergraduate Certificate

Admissions

Admission Requirements

The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.

Kent State campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, and the Twinsburg Academic Center, have open enrollment admission for students who hold a high school diploma, GED or equivalent.

Some programs may require that students meet certain requirements before progressing through the program. For programs with progression requirements, the information is shown on the Coursework tab.

International Students: All international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning a minimum 71 TOEFL iBT score, minimum 6.0 IELTS score, minimum 47 PTE score or minimum 100 DET score, or by completing the ELS level 112 Intensive English Program. For more information on international admission visit the admissions website for international students.

For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.

Coursework

On This Page

Program Requirements

Certificate Requirements

Certificate Requirements
BMRT 11000INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS 3
HORT 16003INTRODUCTION TO HORTICULTURE TECHNOLOGIES AND SENSORS 1
HORT 16010FLORAL DESIGN I 3
HORT 16011FLORAL DESIGN II 3
HORT 16020PLANT MATERIALS I 3
HORT 26001OCCUPATIONAL REGULATIONS AND SAFETY 2
HORT 36092INTERNSHIP IN HORTICULTURE (ELR) 1
Minimum Total Credit Hours:16

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Certificate GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
Roadmap

Roadmap

Roadmap

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. Students will work with their advisor to develop a sequence based on their academic goals and history. Courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester OneCredits
BMRT 11000 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS 3
HORT 16003 INTRODUCTION TO HORTICULTURE TECHNOLOGIES AND SENSORS 1
HORT 16010 FLORAL DESIGN I 3
HORT 16011 FLORAL DESIGN II 3
 Credit Hours10
Semester Two
HORT 16020 PLANT MATERIALS I 3
HORT 26001 OCCUPATIONAL REGULATIONS AND SAFETY 2
HORT 36092 INTERNSHIP IN HORTICULTURE (ELR) 1
 Credit Hours6
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:16

Program Delivery

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Geauga Campus
    • Salem Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Floriculture - Undergraduate Certificate

Those who complete the Undergraduate Certificate in Floriculture at Kent State University can benefit from specialized career opportunities in the floriculture industry.

First-line supervisors of retail sales workers

-5.5%

decline

1,476,400

number of jobs

$41,580

potential earnings

Floral designers

-20.1%

decline

51,800

number of jobs

$29,140

potential earnings

Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.
© 2025 Kent State University All rights reserved.