Horticulture

Start planting a seed to grow your future in sustainable food systems, urban agriculture and/or sustainable landscaping.

The Horticulture (HRT) program is designed to provide students with the necessary skills to acquire entry-level positions in all fields of Horticulture and Sustainable Agriculture, or provide skills for career advancement, self-employment, and transfer into a university curriculum. Industry fields include landscape design, landscape and grounds maintenance, sustainable agriculture, cannabis, greenhouse and garden center management and sustainable horticulture.

Degrees

Certificates

Courses

Accreditation
ICCB

Curriculum/Plan of Study
C201A, C201E, C401C, C401G, C401H

Program Affiliations
Illinois Landscape Contractors Association (ILCA)
Illinois Green Industry Association (IGIA)
National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP)


Contact Information

Samuel J Schmitz
Department Chair
Office: R-205
708-456-0300, 3333
Cell: 630-675-0492
samuelschmitz@dos5.net

Douglas W. Peck
Assistant Coordinator, Special Projects
douglaspeck@dos5.net

David Coulter
Adjunct Faculty
davidcoulter@dos5.net

Susan Kauffman
Adjunct Faculty
susankauffman@dos5.net

Mark Omi
Adjunct Faculty
markomi@dos5.net

Margarita Poromanska
Adjunct Faculty
margaritaporomanska@dos5.net

Koch Unni
Adjunct Faculty
kochunni@dos5.net

Department Office: R-205
(708) 456-0300, Ext. 3550

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