Studying horticulture will develop your sensitivity and awareness of the environment while also providing practical skills in designing, installing and maintaining landscapes and irrigation systems.<br>The Diablo Valley College Horticulture program prepares students for all aspects of work in what is often referred to as the ''green industry''. We offer a variety of certificates that prepare you for state licenses, industry certificates and preparation of transfer to a four-year college or university offering an advanced degree in horticulture. The horticulture program includes classes in basic botany, plant propagation/production, plant identification and use, pruning practices/arboriculture, adaptive horticulture, integrated pest management, landscape design, soil and water management, turf management, terminology, and greenhouse management.<br><br>Completion of the program prepares students for numerous state licenses and industry certificates, including landscape contractor, pest control operator, nursery person, arborist, landscape technician, maintenance technician, and irrigation designer.