Dates and locations announced for the 2012 Fundamentals Of Horticultural Therapy classes
Perkins School
for the Blind
Watertown, MA
October 11-14, 2012
Anchor Center
for Blind Children
Denver, Colorado
November 1-4, 2012
Elkus Ranch
Half Moon Bay, California
November 15-18, 2012
More about Fundamentals of Horticultural Therapy
Learn how to combine a passion for gardening and helping people through the innovative field of horticultural therapy. Join students from across the country to learn more by enrolling in the first class in the certificate program, Fundamentals of Horticultural Therapy this fall in one of three locations. To complete a full certificate in HT plan to attend three additional classes. Each will be offered in Colorado and California in 2013.
The HTI's Horticultural Therapy Certificate
Training professionals in the core knowledge of Horticultural Therapy
Based in Denver, Colorado, the Institute has reached students from nearly every state in the U.S. and across the globe through an intensive course format. Additionally, we have expanded to offer certificate courses in other parts of the U.S.
Unique course format:
- Accommodates working adults and students
- Requires minimal travel, with only four visits to the class site
- Offers significant face-to-face instruction and interaction
- Four or five day class meetings combined with pre and post-class assignments done at home.
- Provides opportunities to capitalize on the breadth of experience of students and instructors
- Allows certificate completion in one year.
HTI program objectives
The certificate program gives students the skills necessary to establish, manage and work in viable, effective HT programs.Through a curriculum based on recognized competencies, students experience practical problem-solving, as well as discussion of the “heart” of the human/nature connection. Students with diverse life experiences contribute to a rich forum of ideas throughout the courses and serve as a network of resources to enhance budding HT programs. The certificate programs offers:
- Four courses designed to train professionals in the core knowledge of HT.
- Classroom experiences combined with assignments and projects accomplished at a distance.
- Classes and distance assignments that are practical, useful, real-world experiences — enabling students to gain proficiency and confidence to practice HT in their own communities.
- High-quality educational opportunities with faculty members who are experienced and enthusiastic practitioners and educators.
- AHTA accredited certificate program.
- Optional Academic Credit and Continuing Education Units (CEU's) from Colorado State University
"I learned more
than I ever expected.
I had to push myself but
it was well worth it."