Therapeutic Horticulture Summer Intensive
Fast-track your therapeutic horticulture training.
NYBG’s Therapeutic Horticulture Certificate Program emerges from a health and wellness model of human development, combined with research supporting nature as an effective therapeutic medium. Learn to create experiences that utilize plants, gardening, and nature to empower individuals and groups whose lives have been affected by illnesses, injuries, disabilities, and life circumstances in order to achieve improvements in their cognitive, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
In just three weeks, complete more than 30% of the coursework required for the Certificate and gain a solid understanding of how to utilize plants, gardening, and nature to empower specific individuals and groups. All courses are offered in a condensed format, making it easier than ever to start the Certificate this season!
Classes:
Introduction to Therapeutic Horticulture (Location: Blended; some sessions will meet online & some at NYBG)
Therapeutic Horticulture for Youth with Disabilities (Location: Blended; some sessions will meet online & some at NYBG)
Outdoor Plants for Therapeutic Programs (Location: NYBG)
Therapeutic Horticulture for Older Adults (Location: Blended; some sessions will meet online & some at NYBG)
Accessibility in Therapeutic Horticulture Programming (Location: Blended; some sessions will meet online & some at NYBG)
Site Visit: NYU Langone Medical Center, Therapeutic Horticulture Services (Location: Offsite)
Site Visit: The G.R.O.W. Garden at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center (Location: Offsite)
Schedule:
Monday–Saturday, July 8–27 (rain date: July 28); 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Start and end times vary.
Orientation:
An orientation for all Summer Intensive students will be held on the first day of the program, Monday, July 8, at 9 am. This orientation will include a presentation in Ross Hall followed by expert-led tours of the LuEsther T. Mertz Library and The William & Lynda Steere Herbarium, and opportunities to connect with program coordinators.
You can either register for the entire Summer Intensive program as a package of 8 classes or sign up for the classes individually, allowing you to continue your Certificate at your own pace.
Tuition:
$2,376 (Member) / $2,640 (Non-Member)
A $1,075 non-refundable deposit is due at registration.
An optional payment schedule is available if requested. No refunds after June 24.
You have the option to register for the entire Summer Intensive program or sign up for the classes individually, allowing you to continue your Certificate at your own pace.
Questions about the intensive? Email ContinuingEd@nybg.org