Frequently Asked Questions

May I begin taking Horticulture classes any term?

Yes!

May I enroll as a part-time student?

Yes, many of our students begin as part-time students. Contact the Horticulture Advisor, Elizabeth Howley, to discuss classes that are most suitable for you to start with.

What pre-requisites are there for Horticulture classes?

See the CCC Catalog for current information. Horticulture students are advised to take their Placement Tests at the Testing Center.

How do I find out if my credits from other colleges will transfer to Clackamas Community College?

Fill out a Transfer Credit Evaluation form, at the Registrars office in Roger Rook Hall.

Where is the Horticulture Department located?

We are located in the Horticulture Center, in Clairmont Hall.

What facilities does the Horticulture Department have?

Five acres of grounds immediately surrounding Clairmont Hall are used as a Land Laboratory for many different Horticulture classes. Gardens include a Rhododendron garden, an Herbaceous Perennial garden, an Herb garden, an All-American display garden, and an Annuals garden. The Horticulture Department includes 2 production greenhouses, a shade house, a hoop house, collection of industry standard equipment used in landscaping and for nursery work, a container nursery, a field yard, a Certified Landscape Technician testing site, a computer laboratory with many different horticulture software programs, and a resource room with books, magazines and internet connected computers for access to a wide variety of horticulture information.

How can I arrange a tour of the Horticulture Department facilities?

Tours of department facilities are best arranged by contacting Horticulture Department Chair, Elizabeth Howley by calling 503-594-3295 or ehowley@clackamas.edu

Where can I find information about upcoming horticulture workshops?

All Horticulture Department sponsored or cosponsored workshops are listed in the Schedule of Classes for the term in which they are occurring. Additionally, the Horticulture Department produces a class promotional publication that is available prior to the start of the upcoming term. It lists all classes and workshops, times, locations, instructors and a brief description of the contact of the class or workshop. The Schedule Highlights section of this website provides a link to a printable copy of the publication.

How can I get more information about the Horticulture Department?

Scheduling an appointment with the Department Advisor, Elizabeth Howley, will give you more detailed information about the opportunities available for you at Clackamas. To schedule an appointment with Elizabeth Howley, call Loretta Mills at 503-657-6958 ext. 2246 or lorettam@clackamas.edu.

If I need to speak with a CCC Counselor, whom would I contact?

Lupe Martinez is the CCC Counselor assigned to work with Horticulture Students. To contact Lupe call 503-657-6958 ext. 2717 or email at  lupem@clackamas.edu

What pesticide use training classes do you offer?

HOR132, Pesticide Selection & Use is a full term course offered both winter and spring quarters to help prepare one to take the Oregon Department of Agriculture pesticide licensing exams. Additionally pesticide core training workshops are held during the fall and winter terms.

Where and when may I take the Oregon Department of Agriculture pesticide licensing examinations?

Currently, the Testing Center at Clackamas Community College offers the ODA pesticide licensing exams on Wednesdays only. Phone the testing center at 503-594-3283 to arrange an appointment. The Dept. of Agriculture requires CCC to collect a $15 fee for each pesticide exam. Before testing, go to the cashier's office in Roger Rook Hall and pay the fee. Make sure your name is on the receipt, and bring it with you to the Testing Center, also in Roger Rook Hall. Photo identification is required.

Do you offer classes or workshops that earn Oregon Department of Agriculture pesticide license re-certification credits or re-certification credits for arborists certified by the International Society of Arboriculture.?

ODA pesticide re-certification credits are currently available for HOR235, HOR236, HOR216 and HOR237 (Weed ID, Insect ID, IPM and Disease ID respectively). Certified arborists may submit to the national ISA transcripts from classes whose content includes areas relevant to upgrading the skills of practicing arborists.

What are some examples of jobs that graduates are working in?

How can I post a job opening for Horticulture students?

All job listings are posted on the bulletin board immediately outside of the Horticulture Resource Room, Clairmont Hall C-120. To post a listing, fax it to 503-650-6662, Attn: Loretta, leave the posting with Loretta in Clairmont Hall C-120, or email to lorettam@clackamas.edu with subject line of JOB POSTING.

Are there scholarships and/or financial aid available?

Several scholarships are exclusively available to CCC Horticulture students. To find out about these and all scholarships, visit the Financial Aid office, which is located in Roger Rook Hall.