Horticulture

Horticulture is the study of the art and science of cultivating plants. MiraCosta's Horticulture Program also includes design, installation and maintenance of landscapes; floriculture; and wine technology. Students may take courses to prepare for a major in horticulture, to complete certificates to enter the job market, and to fulfill general education requirements.

Career options include floriculture and nursery industries, landscape and irrigation design, landscape installation and management, sports turf management, horticulture sales and services, enology and viticulture (vineyards/winemaking).

MiraCosta Degrees

• A.A. in Landscape Architecture
• A.A. in Landscape Management
• A.A. in Nursery/Horticulture Crop Production

MiraCosta Certificates

• Certificates of Achievement: Landscape Architecture, Landscape Management, Nursery/Horticulture Crop Production
• Certificates of Proficiency: Irrigation Technology, Landscape Assistant, Wine and Viticulture Technology

Contact Information

Department Chair: Karen Smith, Ph.D. Office: Oceanside, room T412 Phone: 760.757.2121 x6404 Email | website Dean: Al Taccone, Ph.D. Office: Oceanside, Building 4700 Phone: 760.795.6807

Department: Horticulture and Hospitality Secretary: Kathy Thiele Office: Oceanside, room 4605 Phone: 760.795.6873 Hours: Monday thru Friday, 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Full-Time Faculty

Claire Ehrlinger Office: Oceanside, room 7057 Phone: 760.795.6704 Email

Megan Allison Office: Oceanside, room 7058 Phone: 760.795.6838 Email

Instructional Associate

Jason Kubrock Office: Oceanside, Building 7000, Field Office Phone: 760.757.2121 x6482 Email

Associate Faculty

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