Career Description
Landscape Technology graduates find careers in a variety of positions related to Landscape Design, Landscape Construction, Landscape Installation, Golf Course, and Nursery Production. The demand for qualified individuals with good skills and work habits is very high. People who enjoy creating beautiful surroundings, working outside, and improving the environment will benefit from the Landscape Technology Program

Program Information
This two–year Landscape Technology diploma program provides students with a broad knowledge of the landscaping profession through real life situations in a practical, hands-on atmosphere. The courses are designed to provide knowledge for all phases of a landscape project. This knowledge includes in-depth information about the plants and products used in the landscaping industry, proper landscape design principles, up-to-date installation and construction practices, and procedures for estimating and bidding landscape projects.

Admissions
The Landscape Technology program is offered as a full-time day program. Because of sequencing of courses, it is best to begin this program in the fall semester.

Transfer Opportunities
Many Horticulture courses can be transferred to a variety of four year colleges and universities. Because each college has its own requirements, always check with an advisor or counselor about transferability of specific courses to these other colleges.

Employment Opportunities
Job opportunities include landscape design, construction, and installation, garden center sales and positions in the greenhouse and nursery industry.

Career Titles
Landscape Designer
Landscape Salesperson
Landscape Installation Foreman
Landscape Business Owner/Manager
Lawn Maintenance Business Owner/Manager
Ornamental Plant Pest Control
Irrigation/Sprinkler Installation
Nursery/Garden Center Sales
Wholesale Nursery Sales
Nursery Supply Sales

Landscape Technology, Diploma - Program Planning Form (pdf)