Introduction to Therapeutic Horticulture
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First Course in the Therapeutic Horticulture Online Certificate Series
Register:
2026 Course Dates:
January 12 – February 16, 2026
August 31 – October 5, 2026
In this course, students explore how Therapeutic Horticulture supports human health & wellness, including physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual needs. The course structure supports vibrant engagement via discussion threads, and assignment feedback. It provides a unique opportunity to research, discuss, and reflect on people/plant relationships. Suitable for anyone interested in learning more about this unique therapeutic method, including allied health professionals and other practitioners.
A foundational course in Therapeutic Horticulture, the only requirement is internet access for this fully online, self-paced, non-credit course. The 7-week course supports weekly, active, online engagement among students and Instructors. There is open access 24/7 plus an additional six months of resource materials access after the course formally ends.
Fees
- Regular Tuition: $400
- Discounts:
- $10 (tuition= $390) – Early Bird (applied automatically when you register 3 weeks before course start date)
- $10 (tuition= $390) – Members of JC Raulston Arboretum, or the NC Botanical Garden
- Contact your membership coordinator for the discount code. If they do not have the code, ask them to send a request via email to afbruzzi@ncsu.edu from their work email account.
- $30 (tuition= $370) – Volunteers: JC Raulston Arboretum, NC Botanical Garden, and Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers (regardless of location)
- Contact your volunteer coordinator/agent for the discount code. If they do not have the code, ask them to send a request via email to afbruzzi@ncsu.edu from their work email account.
- $30 (tuition= $370) – Professionals: NC State University and UNC
- Send an email to afbruzzi@ncsu.edu from your work email account to request the discount code.
Payment Plan Option:
- Available upon registration for this course, with $200 due at the time of enrollment and the remaining balance due 14 days before the course begins.
About the Course
In this first course, students gain an overview of historical uses and theoretical foundations for the use of plants and nature for wellness. The broad range of populations and locations served are presented, with specific examples from therapeutic horticulture programs in North Carolina. We explore how therapeutic horticulture supports human needs, including physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual needs. Students learn about the profession of therapeutic horticulture, related practices, and ways to pursue further study. Using dynamic interactive forums, students will research, discuss, and reflect on the people/plant relationship, and will be provided with references and resources.
We welcome all people who want to learn more about therapeutic horticulture, whether interested for personal enrichment or service to others. If serving others is your goal, the course gives a solid foundation for allied health professionals, master gardeners, and other practitioners to go forward in the field.
Students can watch lectures and fulfill assignments when their schedule permits during the six-week period the class is in session, with two new modules opening up every other Monday morning. Despite the asynchronous nature of this course, it is highly recommended that students keep up with lectures and assignments before the next module is introduced since it is possible to fall behind quickly.
8 Minute Video Introduction to the Class
Additional Information
- Request an Invitation to Upcoming Classes
- Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
- Class 2 – Therapeutic Horticulture: Program Development
- Back to Main Page for Online Non-Credit Courses
- Please contact Amy Bruzzichesi at afbruzzi@ncsu.edu with any questions.