Certificate of Completion in Landscape Aide

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 Pathway Planner 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)

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Fall Semester (Term 1)
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
AGL181 Landscape Construction Techniques Course offered in Fall only 3
AGL189 Landscape Design I Course offered in Fall only 3
AGS164 Plant Growth and Development SQ 4
AGS183 Urban Plant Identification And Use Course offered in Fall only 3

Part-time Sequence

Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.

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Fall Semester (Term 1)

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Fall Semester (Term 1)
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
AGL181 Landscape Construction Techniques Course offered in Fall only 3
AGL189 Landscape Design I Course offered in Fall only 3

Spring Semester (Term 2)

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Spring Semester (Term 2)
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
AGS164 Plant Growth and Development SQ 4
AGS183 Urban Plant Identification And Use Course offered in Fall only 3

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