This program provides entry-level skills for those interested in pursuing a career in the landscape industry or continuing education for those working in landscape maintenance, design or construction, grounds management, horticulture and anyone interested in a broader range of knowledge in this field. This program is available evenings only and is financial aid-eligible.
- CL – Number of lecture/classroom hours per week for the course
- LAB – Number of simulation laboratory, laboratory or clinical hours per week for the course
- CR – Number of credit hours for the course
First Year
| Course | Title | CL | LAB | CR |
| Fall Semester | ||||
| LAND 102C | Identification and Uses of Shrubs, Groundcovers, and Vines | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| LAND 115C | Landscape Design Theory | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 6 | ||||
| Spring Semester | ||||
| LAND 101C | Identification and Uses of Trees | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| LAND 112C | Landscape Drawing and Presentation Techniques | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| 6 | ||||
Second Year
| Course | Title | CL | LAB | CR |
| Fall Semester | ||||
| LAND 109C | Basic Site Grading and Surveying | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| LAND 220C | Planting Design | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 6 | ||||
| Spring Semester | ||||
| LAND 218C | Landscape Design Studio | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| LAND 225C | Landscape Construction Details and Methods | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| 6 | ||||
| Total Credits | 24 | |||
Applicants must submit an official copy of their high school transcript and/or GED with scores. Algebra I and Algebra II, with grades of C or higher, are recommended.
Students who complete this program can enter into the following professions (not an inclusive list):
- Landscape construction and maintenance
- Landscape design
- Plant nursery sales, support & management
- Grounds management
- Green industry product sale
- Conservation management
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Liaquat Khan
Department ChairGrappone 213Dr. Khan joined the faculty as ARET Department Chair in 2002. He has worked professionally in Washington D.C. – Maryland area, and overseas. His academic experience includes teaching undergraduate Design Studios, Contract Documents, AutoCAD, Post Occupancy Evaluation – a graduate course, and designing 2-year Diploma programs for the Architecture Department, College of Architecture & Planning at KFU. Dr. Khan’s areas of interest include learning models and architecture education, technology, urban design, and use of computers in architecture education. Dr. Khan holds a Bachelor’s of Architecture from the University of Engineering & Technology – Lahore, a Master’s of Architecture from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln, and a Doctor of Arts from Franklin Pierce University in New Hampshire.
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Susanne Smith Meyer
Landscape and Environmental DesignAdjunct ProfessorLittle 105 -
