Associate of Science in Landscape Management (AS)
This degree prepares students for entry-level employment in the field of Landscape Management through the study of landscape maintenance, turfgrass management, landscape irrigation, and integrated pest management. Students will acquire skills in pruning, planting and fertilizing trees and shrubs, monitoring for pests and diseases, application of pesticides, sprinkler installation and repair, and maintaining turfgrass.
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 degree, students will be prepared for careers or employment in the following areas: landscape installation and maintenance, equipment and supplies sales, turf management, pesticide applicator, landscape water auditor, and parks maintenance personnel.
Note
This degree is not designed for transfer; however, the courses included in this degree may be transferable and apply to other degrees designed for transfer.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
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| GENERAL EDUCATION AND SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS | 25 | |
College of the Sequoias' Associate Degree General Education (COS-GE) | ||
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| REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES | 30 | |
| AGMT 102 | Ag Sales and Marketing | 3 |
| 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 | 3 |
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| ELECTIVES | 5 | |
Select additional degree applicable courses numbered 1-299 to achieve 60 units | ||
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| TOTAL | 60 | |
The Associate Degree requirements include completion of the:
- Required major courses and restricted elective courses with a "C" or better grade in each course (required and restricted elective courses may be substituted with the approval of the Division Chair),
- General Education requirements,
- Subject requirements including PE, Health & Wellness, and American Institutions, and
- A minimum of 60 units of degree applicable courses numbered 1-299, at least 12 of which must be taken in residence at College of the Sequoias, with a "C" (2.0) average (see Associate Degree Requirements for additional details).