Landscape Design

The certificate in Landscape Design prepares students to successfully design and plan landscapes and gardens using current standards. Students will be able to design landscapes using new water and environmental requirements. Included in the certificate program are courses that develop skills in selecting, grouping, and placing plant materials into various landscape styles, situations and themes. Career opportunities include golf course design, park design, and public area designs. Most universities offering programs also offer advanced degrees in related Horticulture areas.

Certificate:
30 Units in courses listed below with a minimum of a "C" grade in all courses.
Course Numbers
Core Courses
Units
OH 2
Plant Identification 1
3
OH 3
Plant Identification 2
3
OH 7
Landscape Design
3
OH 106
Landscape Drafting
3
OH 108
Landscape Construction
3
OH 109
Landscape Maintenance
3
OH 118
Xeriscape
3
WRK EXP 193
Occupational Cooperative Education/Internship (1st semester)
3
Minimum Core Course Units:
 
24
Course Numbers
Support Courses
(Select 6 additional units from this list to complete the total units required)
Units
AG MGT 108a-b
Introduction to Agriculture Computer Applications
3
OH 101
Basic Ornamental Horticulture
3
OH 105
Plant Propagation
3
OH 119
Interiorscapes
3
OH 120
Diseases of Ornamentals
3
OH 121
Plant Combination Theory
3
OH 271
Basic Horticulture Skills
3
AG --
Other Approved Agriculture Classes With Approval of Department
3
Minimum Support Course Units:
 
6
Total Minimum Units Required:
 
30