Landscape and Nursery Technology Program
Program Description
This program is designed to prepare individuals for employment in the landscape industries as landscape construction technicians, landscape construction supervisors, plant production technicians or plant production supervisors. Landscape employees construct and install plantings and landscape components for commercial and residential sites. Plant production employees produce and maintain plant materials for the landscape industry. This program includes coursework in plant and soil science, landscape installation and maintenance, retaining wall design and construction, surface design and construction, deck design and construction, landscape power equipment, and nursery production practices. Complementary coursework is offered in communications, computer applications, and customer service.
The Landscape and Nursery Technology program has been articulated with University of Minnesota-Crookston for a Bachelor of Arts degree in Horticulture and Landscape Technology.
Industry Description
Graduates of the Landscape and Nursery Technology program may find employment in a variety of settings, including garden centers, landscape installations and grounds maintenance. This training will develop the student's skills in landscape installation and construction, crew supervision and management, propagation and production of plants, sales of plant materials and supplies, operation and care of equipment, turf and plant management, specialty gardening and arboriculture.
Wages
According to the Minnesota Department of Education and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.
ACCUPLACER Test Requirement: ACCUPLACER testing in math, reading and writing. Any needed developmental courses must be completed before receiving a diploma or an A.A.S award.
Program Essentials
Length of Program
Landscape and Nursery Technology A.A.S. 72 credits
Landscape and Nursery Technology Diploma 67 credits
Start Dates
Fall Semester August
Spring Semester January
Program Contact
Richard Robinson
Phone (763) 576-4923
E-mail rrobinson@anokatech.edu
For information on how to apply or to schedule a campus tour, contact the Admissions Office.
Phone (763) 576-4850
E-mail info@anokatech.edu
