Certificate of Completion in Landscape Specialist

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Field of Interest

Field of Interest: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

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This is an archived pathway map for a previous catalog year, 2019-2020. If you wish to see the current version that is meant for current and future students, a link is available below:

Landscape Specialist

The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Landscape Specialist program emphasizes the technology of production and management. The program is designed to prepare students to become employed in nurseries or landscape construction and maintenance industry as technicians, supervisors, managers, or owners. In addition the program prepares students for jobs with government agencies or other agencies involved with the technical phases of the Landscape Horticulture industry.

Details

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Field of Interest
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Type
Certificate
Academic Plan
Landscape Specialist (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5073
Total Credits Required
27-30
Catalog Year
2019-2020
Effective Term
Fall 2019
Available Online
Yes
Program Notes

Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses in the program.

What You’ll Learn

This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:

  1. Design and install complete landscapes and irrigation systems using blueprints, specifications, and appropriate landscape equipment.
  2. Apply knowledge of common landscape plants and their use to develop landscape and irrigation plans that meet the environmental, aesthetic and cultural needs of the customer.
  3. Effectively maintain and assess landscapes by synthesizing principles of plant growth and responses to particular soils, climate, sun exposure, water availability, nutrients and pests.
  4. Employ environmentally and socially responsible horticultural practices.
  5. Perform a cost analysis to develop competitive bidding for landscapes.
  6. Synthesize multiple sources of information to assist in decision making relative to landscape business operations (e.g. orders, inventory, scheduling).
  7. Utilize computer software program applications relevant to the field for communication skills, production decisions, business management and cost analysis.
  8. Demonstrate professional behaviors and abide by norms and conventions appropriate to the field.
  9. Employ effective oral, written, and visual communication skills to multiple stakeholders in a culturally sensitive and responsive manner.
  10. Operate equipment adhering to proper safety, ethical, and environmental protocols.
  11. Explain the physical and chemical properties of soil as they relate to pH, water, nutrients and organic matter.

Career Opportunities

Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.

Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers

$39,616

* Career and wage information provided by Emsi using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources and Emsi’s proprietary analytical processes. Emsi’s data covers multiple classes of workers including QCEW, non-QCEW, and those who are self-employed.Disclaimer

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

  • Students should meet withan academic advisorto develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in yourStudent Centerto manage your plan.
  • The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
  • Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
  • Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include AAA/CPD150, AAA/CPD150AC, CPD104, and AAA115/CPD115. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.

When to Start Taking Classes

It is suggested that you begin taking the courses found in this course sequence starting in a Fall Semester.

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

Fall Semester (Term 1)

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringFall Semester (Term 1)
Course
Number		 Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
AGL181 Landscape Construction Techniques Course offered in Fall only RC 3
AGL189 Landscape Design I Course offered in Fall only RC 3
AGS164 Plant Growth and Development RC 4
AGS183 Urban Plant Identification And Use Course offered in Fall only RC 3
CHM130 Fundamental Chemistry RC 3
AAA115 or
CPD150		 Creating College SuccessorStrategies for College Success 0–3

Spring Semester (Term 2)

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringSpring Semester (Term 2)
Course
Number		 Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
AGB139 Agribusiness Computer Operations Online format only RC 3
AGB130 Establishing And Running An Agribusiness Course offered in Spring only RC 3
AGS260 Soils AGS260is offered in the Spring only and meets the Natural Sciences area RC 4
AGS268 强度grated Pest Management in the Cultivated Environment Course offered in Spring only RC 4

Part-time Sequence

Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.

Fall Semester (Term 1)

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringFall Semester (Term 1)
Course
Number		 Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
AGL181 Landscape Construction Techniques Course offered in Fall only RC 3
AGL189 Landscape Design I Course offered in Fall only RC 3
AAA115 or
CPD150		 Creating College SuccessorStrategies for College Success 0–3

Spring Semester (Term 2)

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringSpring Semester (Term 2)
Course
Number		 Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
AGS164 Plant Growth and Development RC 4
CHM130 Fundamental Chemistry RC 3

Fall Semester (Term 3)

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringFall Semester (Term 3)
Course
Number		 Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
AGS183 Urban Plant Identification And Use Course offered in Fall only RC 3
AGB139 Agribusiness Computer Operations Online format only RC 3

Spring Semester (Term 4)

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringSpring Semester (Term 4)
Course
Number		 Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
AGB130 Establishing And Running An Agribusiness Course offered in Spring only RC 3
AGS268 强度grated Pest Management in the Cultivated Environment Course offered in Spring only RC 4

Fall Semester (Term 5)

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringFall Semester (Term 5)
Course
Number		 Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
AGS260 Soils AGS260is offered in the Spring only and meets the Natural Sciences area RC 4

Note

Courses in Term 1 are the requirements for the CCL Landscape Aide (5069) which is part of the Landscape Specialist certificate.

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Course Area Key

  • RC= Required Course

Disclaimer

Students must earn a grade of C or better for each course listed in the Required Courses area.

Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.

This certificate is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.

At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet withan academic advisor讨论th的需求在你的大学e appropriate catalog year.

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Previous Catalog Years

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