BIOLGY X 466.3 - Horticultural Therapy Program Management

Course Description

The horticultural therapy program management course teaches students the necessary skills to successfully develop a horticultural therapy program model. Students learn about the various business models and structures that a horticultural therapy program may be based on. Students learn to identify areas of need for programming, develop a budget and safety plan, logistics plan, program plan with desired outcomes, and setting plan/design for a horticultural therapy project proposal. Special considerations is given to marketing and promoting the proposed plan, as well as financial strategies for ensuring the success of a proposed project. This course uses a combination of online learning, guest speakers, field trips and hands-on activities to provide an understanding of the program management strategies and plans that lead to the establishment of an effective and successful horticultural therapy program.

Course Outline

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

• Horticulture : Electives
• Study Abroad at UCLA Program : Required