Landscape Technology

Anoka Technical College offers three Landscape Technology program options: an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree, a diploma and a Landscape Technician certificate.

Our students study:

plant and soil science,
landscape installation and design,
landscape power equipment,
nursery production, and
plant identification.

They develop these skills:

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
Arboriculture

Degree
Diploma
Certificate

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.

Prerequisites

Some courses may require appropriate test score or completion of basic math, basic English and/or reading courses with a “C” or better.

Program Sequence

FIRST YEAR
Fall Semester
Course Number	Course Title	Credits
HORT 1030	Plant Pests I	3
HORT 1050	Woody Plant Materials I	3
LNSC 1233	Introduction to Landscape and Horticulture	3
LNSC1250	Retaining Wall and Surface Design Construction	3
TOTAL		12

Spring Semester
HORT 1015	Soil Science and Fertility	4
HORT 1210	Greenhouse Operations	4
LNSC 1223	Sustainable Landscapes	3
LNSC 1270	Supervised Occupational Experience	6
TOTAL		17

SECOND YEAR
Fall Semester
NSCI 1020	Plant Science*	3
HORT 1230	Environmental Gardens	3
LNSC 1213	Specialty Landscapes	3
LNSC 1240	Plant Production	4
Technical Elective	See list below.	3
TOTAL		16

Spring Semester
HORT 1045	Plant Pests II	4
HORT 1060	Woody Plant Materials II	3
LNSC 1260	Landscape Design CAD	3
LNSC 1273	Supervised Occupational Experience	2
Technical Elective	See list below.	3
TOTAL		15

Technical Electives		6
Select courses totaling six (6) credits from the following:
HORT 1310	Specialty Horticulture Crops	3
TURF 1240	Turfgrass Diseases	3
TURF 1300	Irrigation Installation and Design	3
TURF 1310	Sports Turf Management	3
Please see your advisor for more elective options.

General Education/MnTC Requirements		15
Fifteen (15) general education credits of Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) are required. Student is required to take:
NSCI 1020	Plant Science	3
General Education/MnTC courses	Remaining twelve must be taken from MnTC.	12
*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.

Graduation Requirements

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.

Transfer Opportunities

The Golf Course Grounds Management program has articulated partnerships with two, four-year institutions:

University of Minnesota-Crookston campus for a Bachelor of Science degree in Golf Facilities and Turf Systems Management
Suny Cobleskill in New York for a Bachelor of Technology degree in Golf Turf Management

To see how program this may transfer into other Anoka Technical College programs or into another college, please visit:

Industry Information

Graduates of Landscape Technology program may find employment in a variety of setting, including garden centers, landscape installations, and ground 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, operations and care of equipment, turf and plant management, specialty gardening and arboriculture.

Wages/Outlook/Advancement

Wage information is available from the Minnesota Department of Education and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.

Faculty

Amy Moberg
763-576-4004

For service during summer hours, contact Enrollment Services
763-576-7710

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.

The 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.

Prerequisites

Some courses may require appropriate test score or completing basic math, basic English and/or reading courses with a “C” or better.

Program Sequence

FIRST YEAR
Fall Semester
Course Number	Course Title	Credits
HORT 1030	Plant Pests I	3
HORT 1050	Woody Plant Materials I	3
LNSC 1233	Introduction to Landscape and Horticulture	3
LNSC 1250	Retaining Wall and Surface Design Construction	3
TOTAL		12

Spring Semester
HORT 1015	Soil Science and Fertility	4
HORT 1210	Greenhouse Operations	4
LNSC 1223	Sustainable Landscapes	3
LNSC 1270	Supervised Occupational Experience	6
TOTAL		17

SECOND YEAR
Fall Semester
HORT 1230	Environmental Gardens	3
LNSC 1213	Specialty Landscapes	3
LNSC 1240	Plant Production	4
NSCI 1020	Plant Science	3
TOTAL		16

Spring Semester
HORT 1045	Plant Pests II	4
HORT 1060	Woody Plant Materials II	3
LNSC 1260	Landscape Design CAD	3
LNSC 1273	Supervised Occupational Experience	2
HORT 1310	Specialty Horticulture Crops	3
Technical Elective	See list below.	3
TOTAL		17

Technical Electives		3
Select course totaling three (3) credits from the following:
HORT 1310	Specialty Horticulture Crops	3
TURF 1220	Introduction to Turfgrass Species	3
TURF 1255	Turf Power and Equipment I	2
TURF 1300	Irrigation Installation and Design	3
Please see your advisor for more elective options.

Graduation Requirements

Transfer Opportunities

The Golf Course Grounds Management program has articulated partnerships with two, four-year institutions:

University of Minnesota-Crookston campus for a Bachelor of Science degree in Golf Facilities and Turf Systems Management
Suny Cobleskill in New York for a bachelor of technology degree in Golf Turf Management

To see how this program may transfer into other Anoka Technical College programs or into another college, please visit:

Industry Information

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.

Wages/Outlook/Advancement

Wage information is available from the Minnesota Department of Education and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.

Gainful Employment Report

Landscape Technology Diploma Gainful Employment Report

Faculty

Amy Moberg
763-576-4004

For service during summer hours, contact Enrollment Services
763-576-7710

The Anoka Technical College Landscape Technology certificate is a 29-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 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.

Prerequisites

Some courses may require appropriate test score or completion of basic math, basic English and/or reading courses with a “C” or better.

Program Sequence

FIRST YEAR		29
Fall Semester
Course Number	Course Title	Credits
HORT 1030	Plant Pests I	3
HORT 1050	Woody Plant Materials I	3
NSCI 1020	Plant Science	3
Technical Elective	See list below.	6
TOTAL		15

Spring Semester
HORT 1045	Plant Pests II	4
LNSC 1270	Supervised Occupational Experience	6
Technical Elective	See list below.	3
General Education/MnTC courses	See list below.	1
TOTAL		14

Technical Electives		9
Select courses totaling nine (9) credits from the following:
HORT 1210	Greenhouse Operations	4
LNSC 1213	Specialty Landscapes	3
LNSC 1223	Sustainable Landscapes	3
LNSC 1260	Landscape Design CAD	3
LNSC 1240	Plant Production	4
LNSC 1250	Retaining Wall and Surface Design Construction	3
TOTAL		9
Please see your advisor for more elective options.
General Education/MnTC Requirements
Four (4) general education credits of Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) are required. Student is required to take:
NSCI 1020	Plant Science	3
General Education/MnTC Elective		1
TOTAL		4
The one (1) remaining general education credits must be taken from the MNTC goal area.

Graduation Requirements

Transfer Opportunities

The Golf Course Grounds Management program has articulated partnerships with two, four-year institutions:

University of Minnesota-Crookston campus for a Bachelor of Science degree in Golf Facilities and Turf Systems Management
Suny Cobleskill in New York for a bachelor of technology degree in Golf Turf Management

To see how this program may transfer into other Anoka Technical College programs or into another college, please visit:

Industry Information

Anoka Technical College Landscape Technology program graduates may find employment in a variety of settings, including garden centers, landscape installations and grounds maintenance.