Overview
The Landscape Design Certificate is for students interested in learning landscape design skills, and is an excellent addition to the Landscape Horticulture major.
For students who already have an associate’s or bachelor’s degree (usually in business or horticulture), the Landscape Design Certificate meets the need for professional credentials in the field of landscape design.
Related Programs
Landscape Horticulture (LH)Sustainable Horticulture (SH)Turfgrass Management (TURF)Sustainable Agriculture Management Certificate (AGRC)Contacts
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Career Outlook
Graduates Are Prepared To
- Be effective as sales/account representatives for clients
- Design and manage sustainable landscape installations
- Identify woody plants grown in the landscape
- Manage irrigation and drainage issues
- Write contracts and specifications for various projects
Graduate Employment Outlook
Excellent. Green industry jobs are projected to increase significantly due to the advancement of new technologies. Graduate placement is consistently successful because there are more existing opportunities than graduates. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that employment of landscape architects and grounds maintenance workers will remain steady or grow slightly through 2032.
$15 - $20
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Curriculum
Effective 2024-2025 academic year
Landscape Design Certificate (LDC)
| Semester 1 | Lec | Lab | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LH 105 | Horticulture Occupations | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| LH 110 | Applied Botany | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| LH 120 | Soil Science and Plant Nutrition | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| LH 130 | Woody Plant Materials | 1 | 5 | 3 |
| LH 140 | Landscape Operations | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| LH 151 | Landscape Design 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Semester 2 | ||||
| LH 135 | Herbaceous Plant Materials | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| LH 155 | Computer-Aided Landscape Design | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| LH 160 | Irrigation Design, Installation, and Management | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| LH 165 | Landscape Construction | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Semester 3 | ||||
| LH 240 | Landscape Management | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| LH 252 | Landscape Design 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| LH 265 | Landscape Grading, Drainage, and Surveying | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Total Credits: | 24 | 37 | 37 | |