Landscape Technician - Certificate
Area of Study: Plant Science & Landscape Technology
Degree/Certificate: Certificate of Proficiency
Contact the Financial Aid Office regarding certificate eligibility.
The one-year certificate program offers basic landscaping skills to persons who are seeking a career in landscape contracting but who may not desire a full degree. The certificate is also helpful to those already employed in the landscape industry who have a desire to upgrade their knowledge and skills in order to be a more valuable employee.
The Landscape Technician Certificate of Proficiency features course work in:
- Horticulture basics as botany
- Plant identification
- Plant diseases
- Insect pests
- Soil technology
- Landscape practices
Degree: Students may apply credits earned toward the Plant Science and Landscape Technology degree program.