Horticulture

Horticulture is the study of the art and science of cultivating plants. MiraCosta's Horticulture Program includes landscape design, installation and maintenance, nursery/crop production, 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 production and retail nursery industries, landscape and irrigation design, landscape installation and management, sports turf management, horticulture sales and services, and 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
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Dean: Al Taccone, Ph.D.
Office: Oceanside, Building 4700
Phone: 760.795.6807

Department: Horticulture and Hospitality

Secretary: Monique Reeve
Office: Oceanside, Room 4604
Phone: 760.795.6841
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
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• Megan Allison
  Office: Oceanside, room 7058
  Phone: 760.795.6838
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Instructional Associate

• Carolyn Kinnon
  Office: Oceanside, Room 7054
  Phone: 760.757.2121 x6533
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Associate Faculty