Accredited Horticultural Therapy Program Application

01/06/2026 - 11/24/2026

Admission

  • $1,000.00  -  New Program Accreditation
  • $1,000.00  -  Accreditation Renewal
  • $100.00  -  Program Change Notification

Location

Description

HT Certificate Program Accreditation Portal

Welcome! This portal is for academic institutions and organizations to manage their AHTA Horticultural Therapy Certificate Program Accreditation. AHTA accreditation ensures your program meets nationally-endorsed standards and fulfills the requirements for professional registration.

Select Your Application Type:

  • 1 New Program Accreditation:   For programs seeking first-time AHTA accreditation.
  • 2 Accreditation Renewal:            Required every five (5) years to maintain active status.
  • 3 Program Change Notification:        For staff or course changes made prior to the 5-year      renewal period.

Accreditation Fees

Application Type Fee
Initial Accreditation Application $1,000.00
5-Year Accreditation Renewal $1,000.00
Notification of Program Change $100.00

Core Requirements

  • College Credit: All HT coursework must be for college credit, providing a minimum of nine (9) semester credits.
  • AHTA Membership: The institution seeking accreditation must be an Organizational Member of AHTA.
  • Qualified Instructors: Specialization coursework must be taught by a current professionally registered horticultural therapist (HTR/HTM).

Submission Checklist

Please have the following digital documents (PDF format) ready for upload:

  • Detailed program proposal including course content and learning objectives.
  • Current resumes for all professionally registered instructors (max 2 pages per instructor).
  • For college-affiliated programs, a letter confirming the credit agreement.
  • Documented summary of changes (for Renewal or Program Change applications).
Important Submission Details:
  • Applications are assessed within eight (8) weeks of submission.
  • Incomplete applications will be returned without action.
  • No refunds will be provided once your form is submitted and paid for.