NYBG's Therapeutic Horticulture Certificate Program emerges from a health and wellness model of human development, combined with research supporting nature as an effective therapeutic medium. This program trains students to design, implement, and operate innovative therapeutic horticulture programs in settings such as urban farms, healthcare facilities, schools, supportive housing, correctional facilities, and more.
Those in pursuit of a Certificate must complete 176 course hours (160 required + 16 elective), 10 site visit hours, and 100 hours of field experience.
Browse this page to discover what required courses are currently scheduled.
May
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This user-friendly intro course surveys the major plant groups-flowering plants, conifers, ferns, and bryophytes-focusing on their form and structure. Become botanically literate and gain practical experience in dissecting and analyzing plant structures.
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244HRT300D
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05/01
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We
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5:00pm-7:15pm
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Finley
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NYBG
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Learn
to
conduct
needs
assessments,
develop
activity
plans,
and
write
specific
goals
with
measurable
objectives
that
address
individual
and
group
needs.
Explore
the
dynamics
of
group
work
and
the
leadership
techniques
necessary
for
successful
group
facilitation.
You'll
put
theory
into
more...
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244THP407O
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05/01
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We
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6:30pm-8:30pm
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Jaroslow
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ONLINE
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Chronic
conditions
that
require
ongoing
medical
attention,
such
as
cardiovascular
disease,
respiratory
conditions,
diabetes,
cancer,
and
bone
and
joint
diseases,
can
interfere
with
activities
of
daily
living.
Create
goal-directed
therapeutic
horticulture
activities
that
can
be
used
to
improve
the
quality
more...
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244THP405O
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05/07
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Tu
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6:00pm-8:20pm
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Kreski
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ONLINE
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NYU
is
recognized
as
having
one
of
the
longest-running
therapeutic
horticulture
programs
in
the
country.
This
visit
offers
an
insider's
look
at
the
broad
array
of
programs
that
the
team
facilitates
both
in
the
hospitals
and
in
the
community.
Visit
more...
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244THP525
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05/14
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Tu
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9:00am-2:00pm
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Fried
Wichrowski
Horticultural Therapy Services
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OFS
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Explore the basics of successful, environmentally friendly gardening. Topics include soils and their improvement, seed sowing, vegetative propagation, planting, pruning, watering, weeding, mulching, and disease and pest control. This course is also required for the Horticultural Therapy Certificate.
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244GAR301B
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05/16
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Th
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10:00am-12:00pm
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Davis
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NYBG
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Tour
the
gardens
and
collections
of
NYBG
to
expand
your
repertoire
of
edible
and
ornamental
plants
for
therapeutic
programming.
Learn
their
specific
requirements
and
care,
while
exploring
design
possibilities,
safety
and
applications
for
use
with
various
service
communities.
Prerequisite:
Fundamentals
more...
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244THP320
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05/18
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Sa
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11:00am-3:30pm
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Lorenzetti
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NYBG
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Learn principles and techniques of plant propagation by seed and cuttings. Explore basic sexual and asexual propagation, focusing on fruit development, seedling production, root initiation, stem and leaf cuttings, and layering.
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244HRT411A
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05/23
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Th
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5:30pm-8:30pm
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Weinstein
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NYBG
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Gain
skills
in
developing
program
proposals,
writing
protocols,
establishing
evaluation
methods
and
record-keeping
policies,
and
managing
staff
and
volunteers
for
therapeutic
horticulture
programs.
We
will
discuss
how
to
develop
budgets,
fund
raise,
and
follow
best
legal
practices
for
those
considering
more...
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244THP409O
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05/30
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Th
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6:00pm-8:30pm
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Czarnecki
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ONLINE
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June
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Explore the basics of successful, environmentally friendly gardening. Topics include soils and their improvement, seed sowing, vegetative propagation, planting, pruning, watering, weeding, mulching, and disease and pest control. This course is also required for the Horticultural Therapy Certificate.
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244GAR301CO
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06/11
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Tu
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10:00am-12:00pm
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Marsh
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ONLINE
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This user-friendly intro course surveys the major plant groups-flowering plants, conifers, ferns, and bryophytes-focusing on their form and structure. Become botanically literate and gain practical experience in dissecting and analyzing plant structures.
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244HRT300CO
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06/12
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We
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Conaway
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NYBG
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July
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Explore
the
theoretical
foundations
and
evidence-based
research
that
supports
using
the
people-plant
relationship
as
a
therapeutic
tool
to
improve
health
and
well-being.
Engage
in
hands-on
activities
to
discover
the
beneficial
cognitive,
physical,
psychological,
and
social-emotional
impacts
associated
with
working
with
more...
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251THP301BL
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07/08
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Mo
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2:00pm-4:30pm
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Meore
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BLENDED
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Discover
how
therapeutic
horticulture
can
greatly
enrich
and
support
the
formative
years-from
early
childhood
through
adolescence.
Learn
about
the
causes
and
characteristics
of
various
types
of
developmental
disabilities
and
youth
at
risk.
Explore
ways
to
incorporate
therapeutic
horticulture
and
the
more...
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251THP402BL
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07/11
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Th
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6:00pm-9:00pm
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D'Amico
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BLENDED
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Tour
the
gardens
and
collections
of
NYBG
to
expand
your
repertoire
of
edible
and
ornamental
plants
for
therapeutic
programming.
Learn
their
specific
requirements
and
care,
while
exploring
design
possibilities,
safety
and
applications
for
use
with
various
service
communities.
Prerequisite:
Fundamentals
more...
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251THP320
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07/12
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Fr
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1:00pm-4:00pm
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Lorenzetti
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NYBG
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Explore
how
therapeutic
horticulture
can
improve
the
health,
function,
and
quality
of
life
for
older
adults
in
various
settings,
from
independent
to
assisted
living,
day
programs,
skilled
nursing,
and
memory
care
facilities.
You
willalso
gain
an
understanding
of
the
physical,
more...
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251THP401BL
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07/16
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Tu
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Shahay
Lawless
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BLENDED
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This user-friendly intro course surveys the major plant groups-flowering plants, conifers, ferns, and bryophytes-focusing on their form and structure. Become botanically literate and gain practical experience in dissecting and analyzing plant structures.
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251HRT300AO
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07/22
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Mo
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5:30pm-7:45pm
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Cheng
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NYBG
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Evaluate
tools,
equipment,
structures,
spaces,
and
techniques
used
by
participants
in
therapeutic
horticulture
activities.
Explore
universal
design
principles
and
how
to
incorporate
them
into
programming,
activities,
garden
design,
and
tools
to
meet
the
widest
range
of
people's
needs.
Design
and
more...
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251THP406BL
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07/22
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Mo
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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D'Amico
D'Auria
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BLENDED
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August
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This user-friendly intro course surveys the major plant groups-flowering plants, conifers, ferns, and bryophytes-focusing on their form and structure. Become botanically literate and gain practical experience in dissecting and analyzing plant structures.
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251HRT300BO
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08/12
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Mo
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Thomson
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ONLINE
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Explore the basics of successful, environmentally friendly gardening. Topics include soils and their improvement, seed sowing, vegetative propagation, planting, pruning, watering, weeding, mulching, and disease and pest control. This course is also required for the Horticultural Therapy Certificate.
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251GAR301D
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08/15
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Th
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10:00am-12:00pm
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Ruggiero
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NYBG
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September
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Learn principles and techniques of plant propagation by seed and cuttings. Explore basic sexual and asexual propagation, focusing on fruit development, seedling production, root initiation, stem and leaf cuttings, and layering.
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251HRT411B
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09/17
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Tu
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5:30pm-8:30pm
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Weinstein
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NYBG
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