Landscape Management, AAS

Program Code: AAS.LANDSCAPEMGMT

The Landscape Management degree prepares students for entry-level management positions in the landscaping industry by providing them business, communication and project management skills in addition to a basic understanding of, and hands-on experience with, the activities involved in the installation and maintenance of landscapes.

Sustainable practices, such as the use of Integrated Pest Management, water-efficient landscapes, and techniques that protect and care for the soil are emphasized throughout the program. Students use industry standard equipment and practices in the care of CCC’s extensive landscape facilities, including an arboretum, water-efficient demonstration garden, large turf areas, and several annual, herbaceous perennial and shrub beds. CCC’s landscape program is the only one in Oregon accredited by the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP). Students have the opportunity to compete on the team that attends NALP’s National Collegiate Landscape Competition each year.

Students completing the Landscape Management AAS with a 2.5 GPA or higher are eligible to take the Oregon Landscape Contractors License exam.

Following the course offerings in the order listed is not required, but will allow for completion in a two-year period.

Oregon State Transfer Agreement

Some horticulture classes transfer to Oregon State University as part of a bachelor’s degree. Landscape students planning to continue their studies at a four-year college should consult the Horticulture advisor to obtain the most recent transfer information.

For information contact April Chastain, Horticulture Department advisor, 503-594-3055 or april.chastain@clackamas.edu.

OSU Transfer Courses

Note: Many of the horticulture courses will also transfer as Lower Division Collegiate (LDC) credits.

Related Instruction Outcomes

Computation

• 1 course - MTH-050 Technical Mathematics I or MTH-065 Algebra II or higher
• Use appropriate mathematics to solve problems.

Communication

• 1 course - WR-101 Workplace Writing or WR-121Z Composition I
• Read actively, think critically, and write purposefully and capably for professional audiences.

Human Relations

• 1 course - BA-285 Human Relations in Business or COMM-100Z Introduction to Communication
• Engage in ethical communication processes that accomplish goals.

Physical Education/Health/Safety/First Aid

• 1 course - HOR-115 Horticulture Safety
• Use effective life skills to improve and maintain mental and physical wellbeing.

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

• demonstrate competency in sustainable landscape maintenance and installation activities, including: safe use of tools and equipment, operation of irrigation systems, pruning and training techniques, turf maintenance, hardscape installation and reading/installing from a design plan;
• identify common woody and herbaceous plants in the landscape;
• recognize and evaluate key pests in the landscape and propose solutions based on integrated pest management (IPM) strategies;
• use a basic understanding of plant biology and soil science to make sound decisions in the design and maintenance of landscapes;
• display effective decision making, time management and project management skills in the landscape industry environment;
• effectively communicate with co-workers and customers through speaking, writing and computer technology.

Electives

Career opportunities include:

• supervisory or skilled landscape technician position for a landscape design/build company
• irrigation specialist
• estate garden
• parks department
• arboretum
• golf course
• self-employed designer
• installation/ maintenance contractor