Floral Design - Associate in Arts

Plan Code: 1328

This program will prepare students to become a salesperson, manager or owner of a floral shop. The certificate will help students prepare for CCF (California Certified Florist) and AIFD (American Institute of Floral Designers) certification. The degree will also provide students with a broad-based education that will prepare them for global citizenry.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate the ability to attain the Institutional Student Learning Outcomes (ISLOs).
• Develop foundational knowledge and skills for the design and production of industry acceptable floral displays.

Program Requirements

This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:

Course List

Code Number	Course Title	Units
REQUIRED COURSES
Entry Level Courses
FLO 286A	Introduction to Floral Design: Fall Flowers	2
FLO 286B	Introduction to Floral Design: Spring Flowers	2
MGMT 80	Small Business Entrepreneurship	3
or MKTG 40	Salesmanship
IN ADDITION, complete FIVE (5) units from the following:
ART 30	Three Dimensional Design	3
or ART 31	Two Dimensional Design
HORT 15A	Basic Horticulture	2
or HORT 15B	Basic Horticulture
Subtotal Units		12
Intermediate Level Courses
FLO 287A	Intermediate Floral Design-Wedding	2
FLO 287B	Intermediate Floral Design-Sympathy	2
FLO 287C	Intermediate Floral Design-Banquet Holiday	2
Subtotal Units		6
Advanced Level Courses
FLO 288	Advanced Floral Design	2
FLO 289	Applied Floral Shop Operation	3
FLO 290	Floral Creativity and Competition	0.5
Subtotal Units		5.5
Required Subtotal		23.5
Complete one of the following: 1		19-39
LBCC General Education (Plan A)
CSU GE Breadth (Plan B)
IGETC Pattern (Plan C)
Electives (as needed to reach 60 degree-applicable units) 2
Minimum Degree Total		60

¹

Units for the major may be double-counted for LBCC GE, CSU GE, or IGETC; see counselor for limitations.

²

Elective units from course(s) numbered 1-599, if needed, to reach 60 degree-applicable units.