Minors and Certificates (Undergraduate)

Minors and Certificates (Undergraduate)

Minor in Ecological Planning and Design
The Minor in Ecological Planning and Design at the Tyler School of Art and Architecture offers students from across Temple University an opportunity to deepen their understanding of ecological planning and design. The minor focuses on planning and development that is compatible with natural resources and processes, as well as consideration of the social, political and economic factors needed to create lifelong contributions to the sustainability of communities.

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Minor in Sustainable Food Systems
The Minor in Sustainable Food Systems at the Tyler School of Art and Architecture offers students from across Temple University an opportunity to investigate the complexities of food systems through an interdisciplinary approach that includes horticulture, planning and public health. The minor focuses on the relationship of farmland preservation, food production practices and supply alternatives that improve local economies, reduce energy consumption, lower environmental impact and ensure widespread access to affordable and healthy food. 

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Minor in Environmental Horticulture
The Minor in Environmental Horticulture at the Tyler School of Art and Architecture offers students from across Temple University an opportunity to learn about horticultural concepts related to the science and practice of protecting, restoring and managing existing and natural landscape resources. 

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Minor in Landscape Studies
The Minor in Landscape Studies at the Tyler School of Art and Architecture offers students from across Temple University an opportunity to deepen their understanding of the relationship between the natural and human-made environment. 

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Certificate in Landscape Plants
The Certificate in Landscape Plants at the Tyler School of Art and Architecture provides students from across Temple University with an opportunity to understand the fundamentals of horticulture through hands-on learning. The certificate focuses on plant types, names and usage for a background in gardening and landscape design. 

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Certificate in Perennial Garden Design
The Certificate in Perennial Garden Design at the Tyler School of Art and Architecture provides students from across Temple University with an opportunity to understand the fundamentals of horticulture and planting design. The certificate focuses on plant identification, cultural conditions and the appropriate use of plants and planting design. 

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Certificate in Environmental Sustainability
The Certificate in Environmental Sustainability at the Tyler School of Art and Architecture provides students from across Temple University with an opportunity to gain the fundamental knowledge to evaluate environmental problems and to understand ecologically- and economically-sound solutions. Students will learn to understand and transform environmental needs, policy issues and research into best practices for sustainability. 

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Certificate in Sustainable Food Systems
The Certificate in Sustainable Food Systems at the Tyler School of Art and Architecture provides students from across Temple University with an opportunity to investigate the complexities of food systems through an interdisciplinary approach that includes horticulture, planning and public health. The certificate focuses on the relationship of farmland preservation, food production practices and supply alternatives that improve local economies, reduce energy consumption, lower environmental impact and ensure widespread access to affordable and healthy food. 

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Certificate in Horticultural Therapy
The Certificate in Horticultural Therapy at the Tyler School of Art and Architecture provides students from across Temple University with an opportunity to address best practices in the field of horticultural therapy. The certificate’s course content meets the Horticulture requirements of the American Horticultural Therapy Association for registration as a horticultural therapist. 

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