Program Information
Learn more about the Sustainable Horticulture program.
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Field of Interest
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Landscape Technology program emphasizes the technology of landscape design, installation, and management. The program also focuses on the production of landscape plants. The program is designed to prepare students to become employed in nurseries or landscape construction and maintenance industry as technicians, supervisors, managers, or owners. In addition the program prepares students for jobs with government agencies or other agencies involved with the technical phases of the Landscape Horticulture industry. An Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Sustainable Horticulture and Certificates of Completion (CCLs) in Landscape Horticulture, Sustainable Agriculture, and Cannabis Cultivation are also available.
Details
- Field of Interest
- Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
- Academic Plan Code
- 5073
- Total Credits Required
- 34
- Catalog Year
- 2026-2027
What You’ll Learn
This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:
- Operate equipment safely, ethically, and in an environmentally responsible manner, while demonstrating professional behaviors that align with field norms and conventions.
- Apply knowledge of common landscape plants and their use to develop landscape and irrigation plans that meet the environmental, aesthetic and cultural needs of the customer.
- Install complete landscapes and irrigation systems using blueprints, specifications, and appropriate landscape equipment.
- Assess landscapes by synthesizing principles of plant growth and responses to particular soils, climate, sun exposure, water availability, nutrients and pests.
- Create landscape or crop production systems that meet environmental, aesthetic, and/or cultural needs.
Career Opportunities
Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
When to Start Taking Classes
It is suggested that you begin taking the courses found in this course sequence starting in a Fall Semester.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
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Fall Semester (Term 1)
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGS100 | Safety and Standard Operating Procedures for Sustainable Horticulture | Gateway course | 1 | ||
| AGS164 | Plant Growth and Development | NSI, SQ | 4 | ||
| AGS182AA | Gardening Practices and Techniques | 3 | |||
| AGS262 | Irrigation Design, Installation, Operation, and Trouble Shooting | 3 | |||
| AGS268 | Integrated Pest Management in the Cultivated Environment | 4 | |||
| AGS285 | Propagation of Horticultural Plants | 3 |
Spring Semester (Term 2)
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGS160 | Introduction to Landscape Design | 4 | |||
| AGS200 | Southwest Landscape Plants: Identification and Care | 4 | |||
| AGS260 | Soils | NSI, SQ | 4 | ||
| AGS210 | Landscape Construction | 4 |
Note
Courses in Term 1 are the requirements for the CCL Landscape Aide (5069) which is part of the Landscape Specialist certificate.
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Course Area Key
Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.
- NSI = Natural Sciences
- SQ = Natural Sciences Quantitative
Official Curriculum Documentation
View Mesa Community College’s catalog page
Disclaimer
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses in the program.
All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.
Previous Catalog Years
The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. All previous catalog years for this pathway map are available at the link below.
Previous catalog years for Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Landscape Technology