Landscape and Horticultural Science

Program Level: Degrees, Certificates

Department: Agricultural Sciences

Institute: Science & Technology

College: PAC

Landscape and Horticulture is a growing industry with local job growth projected at 30% over the next five years. Consumers are spending over $38 billion per year on professional landscaping, lawn and tree care services.

This program is fully accredited by the National Association of Landscape Professionals.

Program Highlights

Emphasis is placed on the commercial application of skills learned in the program
Employment for graduating students of this program may be available in landscaping businesses (independent and corporate), residential complexes (apartment and residential organizations), parks and recreational facilities.

Career Areas & Employment Positions

Landscape Installation and Maintenance - Pesticide Application Technician, Landscape Designer
Tree Care - Tree Care Crew Leader, Certified Arborist
Irrigation System Installation and Maintenance - Licensed Irrigator and Irrigation Installer
Interiorscape Maintenance and Management in Wholesale and Retail Nurseries - Retail Nursery Merchandiser
Recreational Facilities - Groundskeeper, Irrigation Technician, Landscape and Lawn Maintenance Foreman

Degrees Offered

Associate of Applied Science - Landscape and Horticultural Science

Certificates Offered

Basic Nursery and Landscape Operations Level 1 Certificate

Landscape and Horticultural Science Level 1 Certificate

Turf and Landscape Irrigation Level 1 Certificate

Floral Design Technician Level 1 Certificate

Small/Organic Farmer Level 1 Certificate

Turfgrass & Golf Course Management Level 1 Certificate

Contact

Information

Joseph Coppola
Interim Department Chair

Phone:
210-486-3208

Rose Flores
Lead Instructor

Location:
San Marcos Hall (SANMAR 107A)

Phone:
210-486-3073