Horticulture: Landscaping Career Studies Certificate

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Career Studies Certificate
221-335-14

Purpose: This curriculum is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in landscaping design businesses and to upgrade the skills of those currently employed in the industry.

Program Objectives: Employment opportunities include landscape designers and landscape technicians.

Admission Requirements: Applicants must meet the requirements for admission to credit-level coursework established by the college.

First Year

Fall Semester

HRT 110 - Principles of Horticulture 3 CR
HRT 201 - Landscape Plants I 3 CR
HRT 207 - Plant Pest Management 3 CR
HRT 246 - Herbaceous Plants 3 CR

Spring Semester

HRT 117 - Tools and Equipment 2 CR
HRT 227 - Professional Landscape Management 3 CR
HRT 231 - Planting Design I 3 CR *
HRT 269 - Professional Turf Care 3 CR
HRT 296 - Training in Arboretum Internship 2 CR

Total Minimum Credits for Degree: 25