Landscape Technician Certificate (Spring 2012)
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.
(Major Code 6190; CIP Code 01.0605)
First Semester
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Semester Hours: 16
Second Semester
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Elective (see list below) | 3 | |
| HORT 215 | Woody Plants II, Evergreens | 3 |
| HORT 225 | Plant Problems | 3 |
| Prerequisites: HORT 214 and HORT 220 or department approval | ||
| HORT 135 | Landscape Design | 3 |
| HORT 265 | Landscape Construction | 3 |
Total Semester Hours: 15
Landscape Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HORT 205 | Plant Propagation | 3 |
| Prerequisite: HORT 201 or department approval | ||
| HORT 260 | Horticulture Soils | 3 |
| HORT 240 | Turfgrass II | 3 |
| Prerequisite: HORT 140 | ||
| HORT 270 | Horticulture Internship | 3 |
| Prerequisite: Department approval | ||
| SPD 128 | Business and Professional Speech | 3 |
| BUS 121 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUS 145 | Small Business Management | 3 |
Total Program Hours: 31