Landscape Design Certificate

My Academic Plan

Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your certificate and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.

Program Description

This program is designed for students wanting to complete a three semester Certificate in Landscape Design and enter the workforce. Students explore CAD or Sketchup software, sustainable landscape practices, landscape design and business practices. This program prepares the student for a career as a residential landscape designer.

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First Semester

HLT 1030Landscape Design I

3

HLT 1032Sustainable Landscaping

3

ELECTIVE Computer Aided Drafting 2D I (CAD 1101) or Sketchup (CAD 1110)

3

Total Credit Hours:9

Second Semester

HLT 2030Landscape Design II

3

INTERNSHIP Internship (HLT 2080) or Cooperative Education (HLT 2087)

3

Total Credit Hours:6
Semester Note: Faculty recommend students complete their internship during the summer semester after finishing HLT 2030.

Third Semester

 
HLT 2032Landscape Design III

3

Total Credit Hours:3
Semester Note: Faculty recommend students complete their internship during the summer semester after finishing HLT 2030.

Total Credit Hours: 18

Important Program Notes:

Horticulture faculty recommend students without plant identification skills take the HLT 2021, HLT 2022, HLT 2023 and/or HLT 2024 courses.

Additionally, HLT 2036 and HLT 2037 provide critical understanding to Landscape Design and are recommended, but are only offered at Larimer Campus.