LS11 Landscape Specialist, Technical Certificate of Credit
Offered at the Griffin Campus
| Program Entrance Term: |
Fall, Spring |
| Minimum Length of Program: |
2 terms |
| Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation: |
17 |
Program Description
The Landscape Specialist certificate prepares graduates with fundamental skills for positions in landscape management, grounds keeping, and landscape installation. The key concepts include plant identification, plant care, pruning techniques, basic lawn care, pest management, equipment safety, and knowledge of associated fertilizers and chemicals.
Admission Requirements
- Submit completed application and application fee
- Be at least 16 years of age
- Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript with test scores and ALL post-secondary transcripts in an official sealed envelope
- Meet assessment requirements
If learning support courses are required based on Compass test scores, then learning support courses must be completed concurrent or prior to enrollment in occupational courses.
Students may enroll in occupational courses upon receiving provisional or regular admission status.
Approximate additional costs other than tuition, fees, and textbooks
| Pruners, personal protection equipment (work boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves) |
$125 |
The following is a suggested path to complete this program in a timely manner. An individual’s path to completion may be different based on institutional and personal factors affecting his/her academic progress.
Note: While all courses are offered, they may vary by term and campus. See the program advisor for any questions.
*Completion time: two terms (Full time schedule is not available for this program due to the seasonal requirements for certain courses.)
Program Courses
First Term
Second Term