Horticulture Landscape Management

GOAL 1 Graduates of the program will demonstrate application of the technical knowledge required for a landscape management position.

1. Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of basic horticultural principles and practices.

2. Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of soils, soil development, soil building and preparation, and sustainable soil management.

3. Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of turfgrass identification, selection, use and maintenance of turfgrasses best suited for use and weed identification.

4. Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of plant identification, selection, use, and maintenance of plant materials best suited for use.

5. Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of basic land scape design principles and practices.

6. Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of sustainable landscape construction and maintenance principles and practice.

7. Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of the business and marketing practices unique to the horticulture industry.

GOAL 2 Graduates of the program will demonstrate proficiency in the skills necessary to obtain a landscape management position.

1. Identify common landscape plant and turfgrass species and know their growth habits and maintenance requirements including pest management.

2. Apply critical and creative thinking skills to design and install landscapes and understand small business management.

3. Propose ongoing integrated pest management practices and solutions for green spaces.

4. Demonstrate a proficiency in operation of industry equipment.

GOAL 3 Graduates of the program will demonstrate professional qualities and professional ethics.

1. Gain practical experience and practice professionalism in the industry through onsite training.

2. Demonstrate proficiency at safely operating landscape construction and maintenance power equipment to complete various landscape operations.