{
  "college": "victor-valley-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Agriculture and Natural Resources",
  "id": "agriculture-and-natural-resources--plant-science-sustainable-agriculture-ca",
  "name": "Plant Science and Sustainable Agriculture",
  "award": "Certificate of Achievement",
  "department": "agriculture-and-natural-resources",
  "sourceUrl": "https://catalog.vvc.edu/degrees-certificates/agriculture-natural-resources/plant-science-sustainable-agriculture-ca/",
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      "markdown": "**State Control Number:** 38516  \n**Program Code:** AGNR.PLSC.CA  \n**Program Length:** 10 months  \n**Approved for Federal Financial Aid:** Yes\n\nPrepares students with the best management practices, technology and skills to enter plant science related careers which include: Sustainable food production and processing, Agriculture and Conservation Extension Officers; Agricultural Food Inspectors; Ecological Restoration Technicians, Farm, Ranch and Aquaculture Managers; Irrigation Designers and Installers; Golf Course and Turf Grass Managers; Irrigation and Fertilizer Industry Sales Representatives; Environmental Science/Natural Resource Management Technicians; Nursery and Greenhouse Technicians and Managers; Organic Practices Advisors, Park and Wildlife Managers; Pest Control Technicians and Advisors; Plant Propagators and Growers; Water Management and Conservation Technicians; Soils and Water Analysis Lab Technicians; and City, Country Club and Botanic Garden Horticulturists. Emerging technologies in integrated pest management (IPM), natural soil management, hydro-culture, ecological restoration and water management are emphasized. Students receive training and are encouraged to take the Pest Control Advisor (PCA) industry certification exam. This certificate also serves as a good crossover for students wishing to enter a natural resource management career."
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "### Requirements"
    },
    {
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          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Required Courses"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AGNR 120",
          "title": "Intro to Pest Management and Arthropods",
          "units": "3.0",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AGNR 122",
          "title": "Plant Propagation and Greenhouse Production",
          "units": "3.0",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AGNR 123",
          "title": "Introduction to Plant Science",
          "units": "4.0",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AGNR 131",
          "title": "Introduction to Soil Science",
          "units": "4.0",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AGNR 141",
          "title": "Plant Materials and Usage II",
          "units": "3.0",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AGNR 175",
          "title": "Sustainable Agriculture, Environment and Society",
          "units": "3.0",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "total",
          "text": "Total Units",
          "units": "20"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "### Program Map\n\n#### Suggested Plan of Study\n\nCareer, salary, and labor market data information."
    }
  ]
}