Program Information
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Location: Mequon Campus
- Pathway: Manufacturing, Construction & Transportation
- Program Code: 31-001-5
- Offering: In-class
- Degree Type: Technical Diploma
- Start Dates: August/January
About the Landscape Horticulture Technician Diploma
DESCRIPTION
Land an entry-level position that meets your desire to work outdoors. This program prepares students for positions such as groundskeepers, greenhouse workers and landscape construction workers. The coursework emphasizes hands-on learning.
Locally the job growth for entry-level landscaping positions indicates a high demand for skilled workers.
You can apply your credits toward completing the Landscape Horticulture associate degree.
Related Programs
Landscape Horticulture
For opportunities that require outdoor work, creativity and plant knowledge, check out horticulture/landscape careers. This program includes coursework in landscape maintenance and arboriculture, and emphasizes hands-on learning.
Detailed Program Information
2021-22 Curriculum
| Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HORT-111 | Introduction to Horticulture | 3 |
| HORT-112 | Horticulture Soils | 3 |
| HORT-114 | Survey of Woody Ornamental Plants | 3 |
| HORT-116 | Landscape Equipment | 3 |
| HORT-113 | Ornamental Plant Health Care | 3 |
| HORT-118 | Landscape Business Principles | 3 |
| HORT-122 | Landscape Design 1 | 3 |
| HORT-126 | Landscape Estimating and Bidding | 3 |
| HORT-159 | Survey of Herbaceous Plants | 2 |
| SOCSCI-197 | Contemporary American Society (or) Any 200-level SOCSCI course |
3 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 29 |
‡ Prerequisite required.
Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements.
To see course descriptions, class times and locations, visit the full course catalog (link).
Already a student? You can visit Self-Service (link) and choose Student Planning to register for classes.
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Program Outcomes
- Utilize growing media
- Examine plant health
- Communicate as a horticulture professional
- Provide horticulture maintenance
- Apply the principles of plant science
Career Outlook
Locally the job growth for entry-level landscaping positions indicates a high demand for skilled workers.
Possible Careers
ArboristGarden Center Manager
Grounds Manager
Horticulturist
Landscape Construction Manager
Landscape Designer
Landscape Sales
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