Anoka Technical College offers three Landscape Technology program options: an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree, a diploma and a Landscape Technician certificate.
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The Anoka Technical College Landscape Technology Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree is a 72-credit program 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.
The Landscape Technology program includes coursework in plant and soil science, landscape installation and maintenance, retaining wall design and construction, desk design and construction, landscape power equipment and nursery production practices. Complementary coursework is offered in communications, computer applications and customer service.
Some courses may require appropriate test score or completion of basic math, basic English and/or reading courses with a “C” or better.
*Only the required general education course (NSCI1020) is included in this sequence. The additional twelve (12) elective general education/MnTC courses are not included, but are required for the degree. General education/MnTC courses may be taken any semester and in any order.
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The Anoka Technical College Landscape Technology diploma is a 57-credit program 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.
Some courses may require appropriate test score or completing basic math, basic English and/or reading courses with a “C” or better.
All Anoka Technical College students seeking an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree, diploma or certification must meet the Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher. Please contact your advisor for any further program graduation requirements.
Anoka Technical College Landscape Technology program gradiates may find employment in a variety of settings, including garden centers, landscape installations and grounds maintenance.
The program develops the students' 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.
The one (1) remaining general education credits must be taken from the MNTC goal area.
Anoka Technical College Landscape Technology program graduates may find employment in a variety of settings, including garden centers, landscape installations and grounds maintenance.
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