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Submitter's Information

Name

Kenneth Starkman

Title

Dean, Technology and Engineering

Region

Orange County

College

Fullerton College

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Ken Starkman

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

Landscape Design/Management Certificate

Submission Type

Program Modifications (formerly substantial changes)

TOPs Code

Horticulture (010900)

Projected Start Date

08/01/25

Catalog Description

The Landscape Design/Management Certificate prepares a student for entry level positions in the landscape design or landscape maintenance industry. The hands-on classes also provide the skills necessary for self-employment in the landscape design or landscape management industry. The Landscape Design/Management Certificate Program requires completion of 31-37 units of which 7 units are in required courses. An additional 24-30 units must be completed from four categories as restricted electives. A grade of C or better is required in each course taken.

Enrollment Completer Projections

20 annual completers

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
Program Goal

The Landscape Design/Management Certificate prepares a student for entry level positions in the landscape design or landscape maintenance industry. The hands-on classes also provide the skills necessary for self-employment in the landscape design or landscape management industry. 

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

31-37 semester units

Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Course Report

Program Requirements Narrative

The Landscape Design/Management Certificate Program requires completion of 31-37 units of which 7 units are in required courses. An additional 24-30 units must be completed from four categories as restricted electives. A grade of C or better is required in each course taken.

Program Requirements
CourseTitleUnitsYear/Semester
(Y1 or S1)
HORT 165 FLandscape Management4S1
HORT 200 FLandscape Design3S2
Restricted Electives


HORT 005 FBasic Landscape Plants I3S1
HORT 160 FPlant Identification of Ornamental Trees3S1
HORT 168 FLandscape Construction3S1
HORT 169 LFLandscape Construction Lab1S1
HORT 188 FIntegrated Pest Management2S1
HORT 250 FPermaculture Design5S1
HORT 006 FBasic Landscape Plants II3S2
HORT 161 FPlant Identification of Ornamental Shrubs3S2
HORT 215 FDisease and Pests of Ornament Plants4S2
HORT 205 FApplied Entomology3S2
HORT 153 FLandscape Irrigation3S2
HORT 155 FSoils3S2
HORT 164 FPlant Identification of Annuals, Perennials and Houseplants3S3
HORT 185 FArboculture2S3
HORT 207 FPlant Pathology3S3
HIST 112 FWorld Civilizations to 15504S4
HIST 112 HFHonors World Civilizations to 15504S4
HORT 156 FPlant Nutrition2S4
HORT 177 FTurf Grass Management4S4
HORT 201 FAdvanced Landscape Design3S4
HORT 162 FLandscaping for Dry Climates3S4








Supporting Documents

Orange County Regional Questions

District

North Orange County Community College District

College

Fullerton College

CRLC Member

Ken Starkman

Email

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Phone

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Reason for program recommendation request

Program Modification

Place of program in college's curriculum/similar program

Horticulture

List similar programs at other colleges in the Orange County Region

Saddleback College

Orange Coast College

Annual Enrollment projects (non-duplicative)

20 annual enrollments

Priority Sector

Agriculture

Submission Details

Published at

03/23/25 - 12:44 PM

Status

Informational

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