The major/certificate in Landscape Management develops skill and knowledge in the management of residential, commercial, and industrial landscapes and gardens. The field of landscape management is one of the fastest growing occupations in the nation and particularly in the San Joaquin Valley. This program prepares students for work as landscape contractors, turf managers, grounds maintenance managers, pest control operators, and landscape water auditors. Heavy emphasis is placed on plant culture and care, disease and pest management, turf culture and water management. Many of the required courses will transfer to universities for lower division credit towards advanced degrees in Horticulture.