Landscape Technician Certificate
The 31-credit-hour certificate program is designed to prepare students for a career in landscape design and maintenance. Upon completion of this certificate, students will possess the competencies to be successful at entry-level or higher positions in landscape design and maintenance and other related occupations.
A full-time student can complete this certificate in a fall-spring sequence year.
Suggested/Sample Course Sequence
The sequence taken by the student may vary depending on prerequisites, course availability, and personal/professional responsibilities.
(Landscape Technician -Major Code 6190; State CIP Code 01.0605)
First Semester
HORT 201 | Introduction to Horticultural Science | 4 |
HORT 214 | Woody Plants I, Deciduous | 3 |
HORT 140 | Turfgrass I | 3 |
HORT 220 | Herbaceous Plants | 3 |
HORT 235 | Landscape Maintenance and Techniques | 3 |
Total Hours | 16 |
Second Semester
Landscape Elective (see list below) | 3 | |
HORT 215 | Woody Plants II, Evergreens | 3 |
HORT 225 | Plant Problems* | 3 |
HORT 135 | Landscape Design | 3 |
HORT 265 | Landscape Construction | 3 |
Total Hours | 15 |
Landscape Electives
HORT 150 | Fruits, Vegetables and Herb Crops | 2 |
HORT 205 | Plant Propagation* | 3 |
HORT 260 | Horticulture Soils | 3 |
HORT 240 | Turfgrass II* | 3 |
HORT 270 | Horticulture Internship* | 3 |
BUS 121 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
BUS 145 | Small Business Management | 3 |
Total Program Hours: 31