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Program Details
Program Title
Landscape Horticulture 		Campus
South
Technical Education (206) 764-5394
Type of Degree
Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)
Training is offered in landscape design and construction, greenhouse and nursery operations, irrigation systems, plant problem diagnostics, pruning, plant identification, soil science and much more. Students may choose between a certificate program, and Associate of Applied Science degree, or individual courses to meet specific needs. Graduates typically find employment in landscape construction firms, pest management services, tree care companies, garden centers, wholesale nurseries, park maintenance departments and greenhouses. There are many opportunities for self-employment in this field.
Degree Requirements
Completion of Certificate Requirements: 48 credits
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Technical Specialty Courses
Total required Technical Specialty course credits: 28

Choose minimum of 28 credits from one of the three specialty areas:
LANDSCAPE DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION
Required Courses
COURSE NoCOURSE TITLECREDITS
LHO 197 INTERNSHIP
Credit range: 1 - 8
Total required internship credits: 2
(or equivalent work experience) 		8
LHO 201 CAREER COACHING 1
LHO 236 ADVANCED IRRIGATION 4
LHO 238 MAINTENANCE ESTIMATING AND BIDDING 3
LHO 264 LANDSCAPE DESIGN IV 4
LHO 265 LANDSCAPE CONTRACTS AND SPECIFICATIONS 3
LHO 267 CAD FOR LANDSCAPING I 3
LHO 272 LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT - FALL
Choose only one of the Construction Project courses 		4
LHO 273 LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT - SPRING
Choose only one of the Construction Project courses 		4
Suggested Electives
COURSE NoCOURSE TITLECREDITS
LHO 250 SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT FOR HORTICULTURE 3
LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT
Required Courses
COURSE NoCOURSE TITLECREDITS
LHO 140 INTRODUCTION TO ABORICULTURE 3
LHO 155 PRUNING 3
LHO 197 INTERNSHIP
Credit range: 1 - 8
Total required internship credits: 2 - 8
(or equivalent work experience) 		8
LHO 201 CAREER COACHING 1
LHO 210 PLANT PROBLEM DIAGNOSTICS 3
LHO 236 ADVANCED IRRIGATION 4
LHO 238 MAINTENANCE ESTIMATING AND BIDDING 3
LHO 250 SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT FOR HORTICULTURE 3
LHO 266 LANDSCAPE DESIGN V 4
Suggested Electives
COURSE NoCOURSE TITLECREDITS
LHO 105 LANDSCAPE DESIGN BASICS 3
LHO 112 NURSERY OPERATIONS 3
LHO 160 GARDEN RENOVATION 2
LHO 189 INTRODUCTION TO LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION 3
LHO 272 LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT - FALL 4
HORTICULTURAL STUDIES
Required Courses
Total required Horticultural Elective credits: 10
COURSE NoCOURSE TITLECREDITS
LHO 140 INTRODUCTION TO ABORICULTURE 3
LHO 155 PRUNING 3
LHO 197 INTERNSHIP
Credit range: 1 - 8
Total required internship credits: 2 - 8
(or equivalent work experience) 		8
LHO 201 CAREER COACHING 1
LHO 210 PLANT PROBLEM DIAGNOSTICS 3
LHO 215 PLANT PROPAGATION 3
Electives
Total required Electives credits: 6
General Education
Total required General Education credits: 10

Minimum of 10 credits in two of the following areas:
  - Visual, Literary, & Performing Arts
  - Individuals, Cultures, & Societies
  - The Natural World
Total credits: 92 - 93

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