Landscape Design/Management Certificate
PROGRAM CODE: 2C21252
The Landscape Design/Management Certificate prepares a student for entry level positions in the landscape design or landscape maintenance industry. The hands-on classes also provide the skills necessary for self-employment in the landscape design or landscape management industry. The Landscape Design/Management Certificate Program requires completion of 31-37 units of which 7 units are in required courses. An additional 24-30 units must be completed from four categories as restricted electives. A grade of C or better is required in each course taken.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses (7 units): | ||
| HORT 165 F | Landscape Management | 4 |
| HORT 200 F | Landscape Design | 3 |
| Restricted Electives (24-29 units) | ||
| Category A (6 units): | 6 | |
| The student must complete either the HORT 005 F and 006 F sequence OR the HORT 160 F and 161 F sequence. | ||
| Basic Landscape Plants I and Basic Landscape Plants II | 3 | |
| OR | ||
| Plant Identification of Ornamental Trees and Plant Identification of Ornamental Shrubs | 3 | |
| Category B (3 units): | 3 | |
| The student must complete either HORT 153 F or HORT 177 F. | ||
| Landscape Irrigation | 3 | |
or HORT 177 F | Turf Grass Management | |
| Category C (7-10 units): | 7-10 | |
| The student must complete a minimum of 7 units from the following list of courses. | ||
| World Civilizations to 1550 (formerly World Civilizations I) | 3 | |
or HIST 112HF | Honors World Civilizations to 1550 (formerly Honors World Civilizations I) | |
| Soils | 3 | |
| Plant Nutrition | 2 | |
| Landscape Construction | 3 | |
| Landscape Construction Laboratory | 1 | |
| Advanced Landscape Design | 3 | |
| Diseases and Pests of Ornamental Plants | 4 | |
| Integrated Pest Management | 2 | |
| Category D (8 - 11 units): | 8-11 | |
| The student must complete a minimum of 8 units from the following list of courses. | ||
| Landscaping for Dry Climates | 3 | |
| Plant Identification of Annuals, Perennials and Houseplants | 3 | |
| Arboriculture | 2 | |
| Applied Entomology | 3 | |
| Plant Pathology | 3 | |
| Permaculture Design | 5 | |
| Total Units | 31-37 | |
Outcome 1: Apply concepts of landscape design to improve plant quality, irrigation efficiency, increase beneficial organisms and reduce the reliance of chemicals and fertilizers.
Outcome 2: Demonstrate an understanding of how landscape management practices may impact the climate, water quality, wildlife, and people.
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