Certificate of Achievement in Landscape Management
This certificate prepares students for employment in the field of Landscape Management. Students completing this certificate will acquire skills in landscape maintenance, turfgrass management, landscape irrigation, and integrated pest management.
Program Outcomes
- Demonstrate appropriate installation and cultural management practices for an aesthetically pleasing landscape.
- Communicate with the public and colleagues utilizing a variety of communication methods.
Career Opportunities
Upon successful completion of this certificate, students will be prepared for employment in the following areas: landscape installation and maintenance, equipment and supplies sales, turf management, pesticide applicator, landscape water auditor, and parks maintenance personnel.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| REQUIRED CERTIFICATE COURSES | 25 | |
| AGMT 108 | Ag Business Computer Applications | 3 |
| OH 001 | Introduction to Horticultural Science | 3 |
| OH 002 | Plant Identification 1 | 3 |
| OH 109 | Landscape Maintenance | 3 |
| OH 210 | Turfgrass Management | 3 |
| OH 217 | Landscape Irrigation | 3 |
| OH 220 | Diseases of Ornamentals | 3 |
| OH 222 | Pests of Ornamentals | 3 |
| WEXP 193F | Agriculture Work Experience – First Semester | 1 |
| + | ||
| RESTRICTED ELECTIVES | 3 | |
Select one of the following courses: | ||
| AG 004 | Soil Science | 3 |
| OH 007 | Principles of Landscape Design | 3 |
| OH 204 | Nursery and Greenhouse Production | 3 |
| OH 206 | Landscape Drafting | 3 |
| OH 208 | Landscape Construction | 3 |
| OH 218 | Xeriscape: Water Conservation | 3 |
| = | ||
| TOTAL | 28 | |
The Certificate of Achievement requirements include completion of the certificate courses with a “C” or better grade in each course. Required and support courses may be substituted with the approval of the Agriculture Division Chair.