Landscape Specialist Certificate Program

LS11 - 201412

Program Description

The Landscape Specialist technical certificate of credit prepares individuals for challenging careers in the expanding field of Landscaping. 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

2 Semester

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. 

Request official ACCUPLACER, SAT, or ACT test scores be sent to the Admissions Office or refer to our Admissions Assessment Procedure found here for more options: Admissions Testing – Lanier Technical College.

Curriculum

Program-Specific Core – Total of 17 Hours

HORT 1000Horticulture Science

3

HORT 1010Woody Plant Identification I

3

HORT 1070Landscape Installation

4

HORT 1080Pest Management

3

HORT 1120Landscape Management

4

Total Credit Hours: 17

Graduation requirement includes completion of a total of 17 hours in the above areas

Graduation Plan

Semester One

HORT 1000Horticulture Science

3

HORT 1010Woody Plant Identification I

3

HORT 1070Landscape Installation

4

Total Credit Hours:10

Semester Two

Apply for Graduation

HORT 1080Pest Management

3

HORT 1120Landscape Management

4

Total Credit Hours:7

Total Credit Hours: 17

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