Landscape Management, CERT

The certificate in landscape management will enable students to acquire the skills necessary to thoughtfully design, install, and maintain landscapes in public and residential settings. Students will become proficient at plant identification, prescribing and practicing plant maintenance (e.g., pruning), selecting, growing and installing plants, and implementing practices that conserve soil, water, and nutrients. They will also gain experience organizing and assigning tasks, conducting site analyses, and retrofitting existing landscapes to enhance local ecosystem services.

Certificate

Required Courses

Course NumberTitleCredits
HORT 100Introduction to Horticulture

3

HORT 110Horticultural Pest Management

3

HORT 115Horticulture Management

3

HORT 120Soils & Plant Nutrition

3

HORT 125Horticulture Technology

3

HORT 200Herbacious Plants

3

HORT 221Woody Plants

3

HORT 222Plant Pruning & Maintenance

2

HORT 223Nursery Management

2

HORT 224Landscape Design

2

HORT 225Sustainable Landscaping

3

HORT 240Horticulture Capstone

1

Total Credit Hours: 31