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Horticulture & Landscape Design

The Horticulture and Landscape Design program provides academically rigorous programs of study with content that aligns with the needs of the green industry and prepares students to enter the workforce or to further their academic and career goals with a strong skill set.

Choose from three horticulture associate degrees and a variety of shorter-term, specialized certificates.

Horticulture & Landscape Technologies Degree

Offered at: Larimer, Westminster

A.A.S. in Horticulture & Landscape Technologies

60 credits
(4 semesters)

This A.A.S. degree prepares you for a wide range of careers in landscape contracting and ornamental horticulture. You'll explore a vast array of horticulture and landscape skills, techniques, and concepts.

Horticulture & Landscape Technologies A.A.S. Degree: See required courses and descriptions.

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What You Will Learn

Upon completion of the Horticulture & Landscape Technologies A.A.S. degree, you will be able to:

  1. Identify plant abiotic and biotic stresses and propose appropriate solutions to resolve the stresses. 
  2. Effective use quantitative reasoning. 
  3. Demonstrate professionalism and effective communication.
  4. Demonstrate an understanding of the plant-soil-water system as it relates to water conservation and plant health

Horticulture Business Management Degree

Offered at: Larimer, Westminster

A.S. in Horticulture Business Management

60 credits 
(4 semesters) 

  

This A.S. degree prepares you to transfer to Colorado State University in Fort Collins to pursue a B.S. degree in Horticulture; Horticulture Business Management concentration.

Horticulture Business Management Degree: See required courses and descriptions.

What You Will Learn

Upon completion of the Horticulture Business Management A.S. degree, you will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of economic concepts and their application to business.
  2. Use critical thinking skills and effective communication.
  3. Use computer technology to accomplish career-relevant tasks.
  4. Demonstrate an understanding of the plant-soil-water system.
  5. Diagnose insect and pest problems related to their career emphasis.
  6. Solve mathematical calculations.
  7. Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of chemistry.

Horticulture & Landscape Certificates

Floral Design

18 credits
(2 semesters)

This program prepares you work in or own a floral business. In addition to learning about floral design and arrangements, you'll learn about flower shop management and flower care for tropical and indoor plants.

Floral Design certificate: See required courses and descriptions. 

Offered at: Larimer campus only.

Horticulture

18 credits
(2 semesters)

If you have unique career goals, this certificate program allows you to design your own degree with faculty guidance.

Horticulture certificate: See required courses and descriptions. 

Offered at: Larimer, Westminster
 

Irrigation Technician

6 credits
(1 semesters)

This certificate prepares you for entry-level employment with basic instruction in landscape irrigation and maintenance. Credits earned may be applied to the Irrigation Contracting & Management certificate.

Irrigation Technician certificate: See required courses and descriptions.

Offered at: Larimer, Westminster

Landscape Contracting Technician

18 credits
(2 semesters)

This program prepares you to work in or own a landscape construction company. You'll learn how to build and install retaining walls, decks, brick pavers, paver patios and sprinkler systems. Landscape drainage, lighting, equipment and bidding will also be covered.

Landscape Contracting Technician certificate: See required courses and descriptions. 

Offered at: Larimer only

Landscape Design

18 credits
(3 semesters)

This program prepares you to work as a residential landscape designer. You'll learn Xeriscape principles, sustainable horticulture, plant identification, how to draft landscape plans using CAD or SketchUp, and how to bid landscape projects.

Landscape Design certificate: See required courses and descriptions.  

Offered at: Westminster only

Landscape Maintenance Technician

18 credits
(2 semester)

This program prepares you to work for landscape maintenance companies. You'll learn essential landscape management skills such as tree care, pruning, soil management, watering, fertilization, pest management, and sprinkler repair.

Landscape Maintenance certificate: See required courses and descriptions.  

Offered at: Larimer, Westminster

Greenhouse & Nursery Management

17 credits
(2 semesters)

In this program, you'll learn the skills necessary to work in or own a garden center or nursery, including plant identification, propagation, cloning and plant health. Business concepts such as greenhouse operations and management are also covered.

Greenhouse & Nursery Management certificate: See required courses and descriptions.  

Offered at: Larimer, Westminster

Horticulture & Landscape Design Jobs & Salaries

Jobs Entry Average Experienced
Landscaper / Groundskeeper   
$28,163 $36,616
 $40,842
Tree Trimmer $28,467
 $35,377
 $38,832
Supervisors (Landscape Foreman, Nursery Manager) $40,651
 $56,733
 $64,774
Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (2021)
 

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