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LandscapeManagement
Architecture – Certificate of Achievement
The course of study presents the practical field knowledge
needed to work within the landscape industry. The knowledge
gained will prepare the students to attain certification in a variety
of specialties including the International Arboriculture Society
certified arborist examination and the American Nurseryman’s
Association certification.
CertificateOutcomes
Students completing the certificatewill:
• Demonstrate their mastery of landscape management
principles and applications utilizing accepted industry
standards.
• Demonstrate an understanding of management fundamentals
as one criteria for preparedness to enter the landscape
industry.
• Synthesize course knowledge and be prepared to attain
certification in a variety of specialties in landscape
management.
General Education Requirements
Communications 3 credits
Recommended: BUS 106
Human Relations 3 credits
Recommended: MGT 212
Quantitative Reasoning 3 credits
Recommended: BUS 117
Total General Education Requirements 9 Credits
Core Requirements
ADT 105 Architectural Drafting I. ......................................5
ADT 108 Architectural Landscaping I. ...............................3
ADT 168 Landscape Management I...................................3
ADT 170 Soil Management. ..............................................3
ADT 172 Turfgrass Management I.....................................3
ADT 174 Urban Tree Care I.................................................3
ADT 178 Fundamentals of Horticulture.............................3
ADT 218 Landscape Irrigation Design. ..............................3
CHEM 100 Molecules and Life in the ModernWorld.............3
Total Core Requirements 29 Credits
Elective Requirements
Choose one from the following:
ADT 270 Greenhouse Management. .................................3
SUR 161 Surveying I......................................................... 4
CONS 120 Print Reading and Specification......................... 3
Total Elective Requirements 3-4 Credits
Total Certificate Requirements 41-42 Credits
Suggested Course Sequence
First Year Course # Title Credits
1st Semester
Core ADT 105 Architectural Drafting I 5
Core ADT 168 Landscape Management I 3
Core ADT 172 Turfgrass Management I 3
Quantitative Reasoning BUS 117 Applied Business Math 3
Core CHEM 100 Molecules and Life in the Modern
World 3
Total 17
2nd Semester
Elective Choose from list 3
Core ADT 108 Architectural Landscaping I 3
Core ADT 170 Soil Management 3
Core ADT 178 Fundamentals of Horticulture 3
Communications BUS 106 Business English 3
Total 15-16
Second Year Course # Title Credits
1st Semester
Core ADT 174 Urban Tree Care I 3
Core ADT 218 Landscape Irrigation Design 3
Human Relations MGT 212 Leadership and Human Relations 3
Total 9
Certificate Total 41-42