What is an AHTA Accredited Certificate Program?An AHTA Accredited Certificate Program is a college-level educational program that offers the equivalent of nine (9) semester credits in horticultural therapy coursework. The AHTA accredited certificate programs provide a foundation in the theory and application of horticultural therapy for diverse populations. An AHTA Accredited Certificate Program is one that has applied for and received accreditation status by the American Horticultural Therapy Association. The AHTA Certificate Program must maintain accreditation based on the standards set by the Association. Accreditation ensures that horticultural therapy certificate programs meet nationally endorsed standards in the profession. Certificate programs accredited by AHTA offer all nine (9)-semester credit hours within their educational program. An AHTA Accredited Certificate Program provides course content that fulfills the requirements for professional registration with the American Horticultural Therapy Association. An AHTA Accredited Certificate Program may be offered as a component of an academic degree program to fulfill the requirements of a degree in horticulture with a concentration in horticultural therapy. To meet the requirements for professional registration with the American Horticultural Therapy Association, horticultural therapy coursework completed as part of the certificate program, independent of bachelor’s/master’s degree, must be from an AHTA Accredited Certificate Program. How to become an AHTA Accredited Certificate Program? Read more. AHTA Accredited Certificate Programs
The following certificate programs have been accredited by the American Horticultural Therapy Association. For current certificate program schedules, visit the program website or reference the AHTA accredited horticultural therapy course schedule.Delaware Valley University Main Contact: Joan Stelmach, HTR Email: [email protected] Visit the website for more information. Horticultural Therapy Institute (HTI) Main Contact: Christine Capra Email: [email protected] Visit the website for more information. Portland Community College - Closed for new student applications at this time. Main Contact: Melissa Bierman, MS, MHT, HTR Email: [email protected] Visit the website for more information Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Main Contact: Gary Altman MS, CRC, HTR Email: [email protected] Visit the website for more information. Temple University Main Contact: Peg Schofield, MA, HTR Email: [email protected] Visit the website for more information. University of Florida Main Contact: Elizabeth (Leah) Diehl, RLA, HTM Email: [email protected] Visit the website for more information. University of Tennessee at Knoxville Main Contact: Derrick Stowell, Ph.D., CTRS, HTR Email: [email protected] Visit the website for more information |
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