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California Regional Consortia

Landscape Design Entrepreneurship

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Submitter's Information

Name

Nikki Moultrie

Title

Senior Dean, Curriculum and Instruction

Region

Bay Area

College

Diablo Valley College

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Beth Arman

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

Landscape Design Entrepreneurship

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Landscape Design and Maintenance (010910)

Projected Start Date

08/23/21

Catalog Description

This certificate will allow students who have completed the Landscape Design Fundamentals Certificate of Accomplishment to develop the business skills needed to start and run their own landscape design businesses or to increase their employability in local landscaping businesses.

Enrollment Completer Projections

5

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 goal of the program is occupational skill development.   DVC already offers well-established certificates Landscape Design Fundamentals Certificate of Accomplishment (11.5 units) and a Landscape Design Certificate of Achievement (26.5 units), which prepare students for employment in landscape design or for a four-year degree. This certificate includes small business or entrepreneurship, bookkeeping, and marketing classes, so students can acquire the skills needed to start and run their own landscape design businesses or enhance their employability in the industry.

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

17.5

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

This certificate meets the mission of Diablo Valley College by providing career and technical education and supporting the economic development of the Bay Area. Many students who get certificates from the Horticulture unit express interest in starting their landscape design businesses. The addition of small business or entrepreneurship, bookkeeping,and marketing classes increases the chances for their success. Healthy businesses support communities, provide jobs, and improve community resilience.

Program Requirements
CourseTitleUnitsYear/Semester
(Y1 or S1)
HORT-110

Introduction to Horticulture and Plant Science
4
Y1, S1
HORT-181
Landscape Design 1: Graphics
3
Y1, S1
HORT-185
Site Analysis
1.5
Y1, S2
plus at least 3 units
from:



HORT-113

Plant Materials and their Uses: Winter and Spring
3
Y, S1 or S2
HORT-114

Plant Materials and their Uses: Summer and Fall
3
Y, S1 or S2
plus at least 3 units
from:



BUSMG-191
Small Business Management
3
Y1, S1
BUSMG-192

Entrepreneurship and Venture Management
3
Y1, S1
plus at least 3 units
from:



BUSAC-185

Quickbooks Accounting for Business I
1.5
Y1, S2
BUSAC-186

Quickbooks Accounting for Business II
1.5
Y1, S2
BUSMK-259
Digital Marketing Fundamentals
3
Y1, S2
BUSMK-260
Social Media Marketing
3
Y1, S2

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Submission Details

Published at

02/11/21 - 04:27 PM

Status

Recommended

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