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.
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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...
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...
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.
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 Therapeutic Horticulture Certificate.
Discover which plants work best for particular site conditions and specific therapeutic horticulture service communities. Then, develop effective plant care plans for a variety of programs to ensure they have the adequate light, soil, humidity, and water they need.
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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