Horticultural Therapy Program Management Course

Program Overview

This horticultural therapy program management course provides an overview of program management, marketing, and hands-on activities. It covers business models, budgeting, safety planning, program planning, and marketing strategies. The course includes field trips and guest speakers, and is led by instructor Karen Haney.

Program Outline

Outline:

Module 1: Introduction to Horticultural Therapy Program Management

• Overview of horticultural therapy program management
• Business models and structures for horticultural therapy programs
• Identifying areas of need for programming
• Developing a budget and safety plan
• Logistics planning
• Program planning with desired outcomes
• Setting plan/design for a horticultural therapy project proposal

Module 2: Marketing and Promoting Horticultural Therapy Programs

• Marketing and promoting the proposed plan
• Financial strategies for ensuring the success of a proposed project

Module 3: Hands-on Activities and Field Trips

• Attendance at in-person field days is a requirement to successfully passing each course.

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