Associate in Applied Science - Landscape Management

Spokane Community College

USA,Washington

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 19,627/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 100 FREE

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USA, Washington

Type: College

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1963

Total Students: 0 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1810 N Greene St, Spokane, WA 99217, United States

Associate in Applied Science - Landscape Management

Program Overview

The Landscape Management program provides a study of ornamental plant materials and turf and how they relate to landscape design, construction, installation, maintenance, bidding & estimating, irrigation and arboriculture. The curriculum is built around landscape certified competencies. This program is accredited by the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP).  At the successful completion of the second year, passing all required coursework, the student will receive the associate in applied sciences degree.

The following is a typical student schedule. Individual student schedules may differ slightly depending on course availability. Courses may only be offered in the quarter indicated.  Outlined curriculum assumes students begin the program fall quarter and continue winter and spring quarters, with summer quarter off. It is recommended that students work closely with the program advisor when planning classes.

Learning Outcomes

  • Apply planting and maintenance practices to lawns, trees and shrubs during the course of a year.
  • Apply concepts of landscape design, construction, and installation of residential and small commercial projects.
  • Understand and apply the concepts of residential irrigation.
  • Diagnose causes of plant problems (i.e. insect, disease, and abiotic problems) and suggest appropriate remedies.
  • Understand and apply the principles of weed science to landscape weed management.
  • Understand and apply the principles of business management and human relations to agribusiness management.