The Basic Landscape Horticulture certificate program is intended for those students who are limited by time constraints to a one-year program. Graduates with this certificate can find employment at the basic or entry level in grounds maintenance or as a park worker, gardener, or landscape designer.

Program Outcome

Communicate basic horticulture concepts to clients, contractors, and public agencies.

Review Graduation Requirements.

Course List Units

Course	Title	Units
Required Courses
HORT A111	Landscape Drafting Techniques	1
HORT A115	Landscape Graphics	3
HORT A285	Introduction to Landscape Design	3
HORT A287	Planting Design	2
Total Units		9

Program Sequence

These sequences at Orange Coast College are curriculum maps for students to finish all requirements for the certificate. There may be advisories, prerequisites, or time requirements that students need to consider before following these maps. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor for alternate sequencing.

Some courses in this program may be offered once per academic year.

Plan of Study Grid

Year 1
Semester 1		Units
HORT A111	Landscape Drafting Techniques	1
HORT A285	Introduction to Landscape Design	3
HORT A287	Planting Design	2
	Units	6
Semester 2
HORT A115	Landscape Graphics	3
	Units	3
	Total Units	9