Nebraska Administrative Code
Topic - EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF
Title 92 - NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Chapter 24 - CERTIFICATE ENDORSEMENTS
Section 92-24-006.31 - Horticulture Education

Universal Citation: 92 NE Admin Rules and Regs ch 24 ยง 006-31

Current through March 20, 2024

006.31A Grade Levels: 7-12.

006.31B Endorsement Type: Subject.

006.31C Persons with this endorsement may teach horticultural education programs in grades 7 through 12.

006.31D Certification Endorsement Requirements: This endorsement shall require a minimum of 27 semester hours of horticulture education and work experience in horticulture.

006.31D1 Work Experience: The endorsement is available to those persons who have (A) 1000 verified hours of work experience in horticulture, or (B) at least 300 hours of supervised employment in horticulture under the direction of the college or university recommending the endorsement.

006.31E Endorsement Program Requirements: Nebraska teacher education institutions offering this endorsement program must have on file, within the institution, a plan which identifies the courses and the course completion requirements which the institution utilizes to grant credit toward completion of this endorsement.

THE FOLLOWING ARE RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES FOR INCLUSION AS PART OF THE INSTITUTION'S PLAN UNDER THIS ENDORSEMENT.

Through the courses identified in its plan, the institution should provide the following content:

A. A minimum of 3 semester hours of the program which prepares prospective teachers to:
1. manage a comprehensive horticultural education program;

2. create curriculum which meets diverse student needs;

3. manage laboratories and field experiences;

4. manage supervised horticultural experience programs for all students;

5. provide leadership to and serve as advisor for FFA and Young Farmers; and

6. provide educational opportunities for adult learners.

B. A minimum of 24 semester hours which prepares prospective teachers to organize instruction in the basic content in the following areas, and to apply such knowledge in analyzing situations, creating viable environments, and problem solving:
1. Soil Science, including being able to:
a. analyze types of soil; and

b. analyze the causes and effects of the following interaction with the soil: water, temperature, organic matter, nutrients, pollutants, salt, and erosion.

2. Horticultural plant identification, including being able to:
a. demonstrate an understanding of plant anatomy, morphology, and taxonomy;

3. Plant propagation, including being able to:
a. demonstrate the different techniques involved for various types of propagation;

b. demonstrate identification of plant tissues involved in root/shoot initiation and formation of graft unions; and

c. demonstrate accurate laboratory record keeping;

4. Greenhouse plant production, including being able to:
a. identify and discuss the modification of the environmental factors that influence plant growth and development;

b. identify and discuss the basic types of plant forcing structures;

c. describe the accepted methodology of greenhouse crop production;

d. demonstrate a knowledge of the component systems that make up a plant forcing operation : i.e., heating, cooling, automation, control systems; and

e. describe and identify the plant disorders that are most common to the greenhouse industry;

5. Turf management, including being able to:
a. demonstrate an understanding of the principles of turf-grass species growth and development and relate these to establishment and maintenance of turf-grass and ground covers;

b. demonstrate an understanding of the principles of soil and water management and relate these principles to the genetic potential of cool and warm season species and varieties;

c. demonstrate an understanding of the concepts and use of low or reduced maintenance turf-grasses and ground cover species and varieties; and

d. demonstrate an understanding of pest problems associated with turf-grass and the science associated with pest control methods.

6. Landscape, including being able to:
a. demonstrate an understanding of land use ethics;

b. demonstrate an understanding of the aesthetics of landscapes;

c. analyze personal and public environments;

d. analyze the applications of theory and process of design in:
1. human perception mechanisms and our aesthetic response;

2. alteration and management of the natural landscape;

3. interactions among cultures, technology and the environment resulting in designed forms; and

4. creation of sustainable landscapes;

e. floral design, including being able to:
1. demonstrate both design and business techniques used in the floral industry.

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