Online Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Horticulture
In urban centers and rural areas alike, horticulture is a field of great importance for natural resource management. The University of Cincinnati's Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Horticulture provides individuals from a variety of disciplines a path to becoming superior stewards of green spaces.
Program Overview
High Quality Education
Students enrolled in the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Horticulture program will complete a curriculum that covers a wide variety of topics such as soil science, plant identification, plant physiology, and resource management.
The courses in this curriculum are designed to provide skill based outcomes that prepare individuals for careers in horticulture. Skills that students in this program can expect to obtain include:
- Plant identification and classification
- Soil management science
- Sustainable landscape design principles
- Pest management and plant disease diagnostics
- Urban agriculture and edible crop production
- Promoting biodiversity and resource conservation
Flexibility
- Complete the program 100% online with no required on-campus visits
- Part-time flexibility to avoid career disruptions as you further your education
- Multiple program start dates across spring, summer and fall semesters
Support from Application through Graduation
At UC, you’ll have a full support team behind you:
Enrollment Services Advisor: Your go-to resource during the application process
Student Success Coordinator: Helping you prepare for classes and stay on track
Access to Resources: Access to university resources that will support you through your program including online learning expectations and resources, health and wellness resources, and academic support
Admission Requirements
To approximate which of your existing college credits will transfer, please visit Transferology.
Our Admissions Office is happy to work with you to answer any questions you may have and help determine your eligibility.
First-Year Students:
- Official high school transcripts with a minimum GPA of 2.7 (unweighted) or 2.9 (weighted).
Transfer Students:
- Students that have not completed at least 24 semester (36 quarter) college credit hours:
- Official high school transcripts with a minimum GPA of 2.7 (unweighted) or 2.9 (weighted) and,
- Official transcripts from all institutions of higher education with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (all prior institutions combined).
- Students that have completed at least 24 semester (36 quarter) college credit hours:
- Official transcripts from all institutions of higher education with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (all prior institutions combined).
Complete the online application and submit the application fee.
Standard Application Fees:
- $50.00 for domestic applicants to most degree programs
- $100.00 for international applicants to most degree programs
- Application fees for UC Online programs are waived through Spring 2027 for all applicants
- Fee waivers are automatically applied for applicants who:
- are currently serving in the US armed forces
- are veterans of the US armed forces
After submitting your application form, all applicants are required to have official transcripts sent directly to University of Cincinnati in order to be eligible for admissions review.
- First-Year and Transfer Applicants with Fewer Than 24 Completed Semester Hours at a Prior College:
- Order official transcripts from your high school and all prior colleges (if applicable) for delivery directly to University of Cincinnati.
- Transfer Applicants with 24+ Completed Semester Hours at a Prior College:
- Order official transcripts from all prior colleges for delivery directly to University of Cincinnati.
- You are exempt from the High School transcript requirement, this item will be removed from your application checklist once your college documents are received.
Please review the section below for guidance on how to submit your transcripts.
Online transcript request systems are the preferred method to deliver official transcripts electronically. To see if your transcript(s) can be ordered electronically, visit the links below and search for your previous school(s).
- Parchment
- Please select “University of Cincinnati – Main Campus” as the recipient of your transcript.
- National Student Clearinghouse
- Please have your transcript sent directly to admissions@uc.edu.
If you do not see your past school(s) listed on either site, please contact the school(s) directly to determine their ordering process.
If a physical copy must be sent, DO NOT request it be delivered to you. It must be sent directly from your prior school to the following address:
University of Cincinnati
Office of Admissions
PO Box 210091
Cincinnati, Ohio 45221-0091
Official transcripts should be sent to us by your school official via email or in the mail. These must be in English. If your transcripts need translated into English, we recommend sending them to an official translation service that will then send them to UC for a small fee.
International students are required to provide original, official transcripts and the course-by-course evaluation completed from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or SpanTran. They offer discounted prices for University of Cincinnati applicants and have a fast turnaround time of 5-10 days.
For International students, an English proficiency test:
- TOEFL minimum Internet-based 80
- Paper-based 520
- Computer-based 190
- IELTS minimum 6.5
Application Deadlines
| Term | Application Deadline | Classes Start |
|---|---|---|
| TBD | TBD | TBD |
Tuition and Fees
The University of Cincinnati's online programs allow students to pursue degrees without having to quit their jobs. Our online courses offer the same quality education found on campus in a modern format that fits students’ tight budgets and busy schedules.
The University of Cincinnati's online course fees differ depending on the program.
To view tuition information and program costs, visit the Online Program Fees page.
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