Landscape Design Technician Certificate Program

LDT1 - 201412

Program Description

The Landscape Design Technician technical certificate of credit prepares graduates for challenging careers in the expanding field of Landscaping and Garden Centers. Students will design and construct landscapes using a variety of different techniques and construction materials. Students will also develop contemporary business concepts as they apply to landscape and garden centers.

Program Specific Information

Students are accepted every semester based on course and space availability.

Program Length and Availability

3 Semesters

Campus Availability: Forsyth

Financial Aid

This program is eligible for the Pell Grant and may be eligible for Institutional and State Financial Aid.

Contact a Financial Aid Counselor for eligibility requirements and application materials.

Admissions Requirements

Must be 16 years of age. 

ACCUPLACER Testing, or submit SAT, ACT, COMPASS, or ASSET test scores.

Curriculum

Program-Specific Core – Total of 22 Hours

HORT 1010Woody Plant Identification I

3

HORT 1020Herbaceous Plant ID

3

HORT 1060Landscape Design

4

HORT 1070Landscape Installation

4

HORT 1430Advanced Landscape Design

4

HORT 1560Computer-Aided Landscape Design

4

Total Credit Hours: 22

Graduation requirement includes completion of a total of 22 hours in the above areas

Graduation Plan

Semester One

HORT 1010Woody Plant Identification I

3

HORT 1060Landscape Design

4

HORT 1070Landscape Installation

4

Total Credit Hours:11

Semester Two

HORT 1560Computer-Aided Landscape Design

4

Total Credit Hours:4

Semester Three

Apply for Graduation

HORT 1020Herbaceous Plant ID

3

HORT 1430Advanced Landscape Design

4

Total Credit Hours:7

HORT 1430 - Pre-Req:  HORT 1060

HORT 1430 - Co-Req:  HORT 1010

Total Credit Hours: 22

This plan is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not a substitute for meeting with a program advisor each term.