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Controlled Environment Horticulture Certificate

The certificate in Controlled Environment Horticulture gives you essential knowledge and practical skills in hydroponics, vertical farming, greenhouse and nursery production, management and business operations. Through this program, you’ll gain production and management skills needed for the rapidly expanding industries of ornamental, vegetable, and urban and protected structure production systems.

The certificate is open to all majors. However, consult with your academic advisor before applying to the certificate program.

Apply for Controlled Environment Horticulture Certificate
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Program Requirements

The program is comprised of 15 credit hours of coursework.

Controlled Environment Horticulture Certificate Program Requirements

How to Apply

Confirm Eligibility

  • To apply, you must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program at Texas A&M University. You may also be required to obtain permission from your departmental advisor.
  • Any major at Texas A&M University can apply. 
  • An overall Texas A&M University GPA of 2.0 or higher is required for acceptance into the certificate program.
  • You must complete the Controlled Environment Horticulture Certificate program application.

Consult with Advisor

The Controlled Environment Horticulture certificate is open to all majors. However, consult with your academic advisor before applying to the certificate program.

Complete Application Steps

To apply:

  1. Complete the Controlled Environment Horticulture Certificate Application.
  2. Send email notification to Shuyang Zhen, Ph.D., ([email protected]) after submitting the application form.

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    Jenny Folsom

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    979-845-6148

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  • Zhen, Shuyang

    Shuyang Zhen

    Assistant Professor

    979-321-7049

    [email protected]

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