Degree Requirements and Courses
Learn more about certificate and degree requirements, course content, recommended sequence, and schedule.
Sustainable Landscape Certificate
Certificate | SC Program: CT.3431
Program Description
Students completing this certificate program will learn skills to prepare them for crew leadership roles within the landscape industry. The certificate allows students to complete a nine-unit core of courses and then choose between two options: a general landscape track or an arborist track. Skills required for exam preparation for industry-recognized credentials leading to irrigation, tree care, or landscape maintenance certification are embedded in the course work. The landscape industry is a fifty-eight-billion-dollar industry with job opportunities in landscape maintenance, urban forestry, irrigation management, landscape construction, and restoration.
This certificate is approved through the California Community College Chancellor’s Office. Upon satisfactory completion of the listed requirements and filing an application for graduation with Admissions and Records, the student’s transcript will reflect completion of this certificate.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the certificate, the student should be able to:
- Demonstrate the skills required to successfully pass the CLCA Certified Landscape Technician Exam.
- Properly identify and prune a provided set of trees.
- Troubleshoot and repair an irrigation system.
Choose your path
Map your education by viewing the program map for the degree or certificate you’re interested in earning below. Meet with a counselor to create your official comprehensive education plan.
A program map shows all the required and recommended courses you need to graduate and a suggested order in which you should take them. The suggested sequence of courses is based on enrollment and includes all major and general education courses required for the degree.
Fall Semester, First Year
9 Units TotalAGEH 10
M
3
Plant Identification and Usage
AGEH 10
This course teaches identification, growth habits, culture and ornamental use of commonly used landscape plants adapted to climates of California. Plant materials from our local region will be emphasized. This course is required for an AA or AS degree in Environmental Horticulture. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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AGEH 26
M
3
Integrated Pest Management
AGEH 26
Exploration, identification, and control of major horticultural pests, including insects, weeds, and diseases; impact of pests on commercial nursery crops and the landscape is also discussed. Integrated pest management, including cultural, biological, mechanical/physical, and chemical control methods is emphasized. This course is designed to assist students in preparing for California licensing examines in pest management. Laboratory work is required. This course may be offered in a distance education format. (C-ID AG-EH 120L)
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AGEH 50
M
3
Intro to Tree Care/Urbn Frstry
AGEH 50
This course covers the principles of urban forestry, arboriculture careers, and tree care. Topics will include: tree biology, tree identification, plant health care, soils, nutrition, planting, worker safety, climbing, pruning, tree care tools, and safety equipment. This course prepares the student with the knowledge necessary to obtain a Certified Arborist designation through the International Society of Arboriculture. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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Spring Semester, First Year
7 Units TotalAGEH 38
M
3
Landscape & Turf Management
AGEH 38
Advisory: ENGL 196 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement Level 6 or higher; and MATH 220 with a grade of C or higher, or Math Placement Level 1 or higher.
This is a required course for Environmental Horticulture majors. The installation of lawns, groundcovers, shrubs and trees will be covered. The practices of pruning, trimming, mowing, watering, fertilizing, and pesticide application as applied to landscape management of home, parks, highways, and how to estimate and bid in all areas of landscape management will also be covered. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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This is a required course for Environmental Horticulture majors. The installation of lawns, groundcovers, shrubs and trees will be covered. The practices of pruning, trimming, mowing, watering, fertilizing, and pesticide application as applied to landscape management of home, parks, highways, and how to estimate and bid in all areas of landscape management will also be covered. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
AGEH 33
M
3
Environmental Horticulture
AGEH 33
Environmental horticulture provides students with an understanding of how various aspects of the environment relate to plant growth and how human horticultural practices can influence the environment. This course explains the basic principles of botany and horticulture. Topics include plant structure, growth, physiology, and reproduction; climate, soil, and ecology; plant problems, including pests, diseases, and effects of pollution; plant genetics and human-manipulated plants; and the world food picture. This course is useful for plant scientists, horticulturists, and those seeking science credits, and is required for first-year Environmental Horticulture Majors. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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AGEH 94
M
1
Horticulture Worksite Learning
AGEH 94
Limitation on Enrollment: Financial Aid Students: Students must maintain concurrent enrollment in seven (7) units which include worksite learning units. Students not receiving financial aid do not need to enroll in other courses in order to participate in Worksite Learning Classes.
The Horticulture Worksite Learning course allows the student to gain on-the-job experience through employment/volunteerism at an approved horticulture job site that is acquired by the student and related to the student's major. A faculty member supervises all WSL courses to ensure that the work experience is of educational value. The course stresses good work habits and meeting of competencies through actual on-the-job performance. A student may earn up to 16 units through repeating this course since course content varies and skills are enhanced by supervised repetition and practice. A maximum of 8 units may be earned in a single semester.
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The Horticulture Worksite Learning course allows the student to gain on-the-job experience through employment/volunteerism at an approved horticulture job site that is acquired by the student and related to the student's major. A faculty member supervises all WSL courses to ensure that the work experience is of educational value. The course stresses good work habits and meeting of competencies through actual on-the-job performance. A student may earn up to 16 units through repeating this course since course content varies and skills are enhanced by supervised repetition and practice. A maximum of 8 units may be earned in a single semester.
Please see a counselor to discuss options for meeting general education requirements for transfer to California State Universities (CSU) and/or University of California (UC) campuses, as well as any specific additional courses that may be required by your chosen institution of transfer.
*Alternative Courses: Please see a Shasta College counselor for alternative course options. You can also view the following to find other courses to meet degree/certificate requirements:
- California State Universities – General Education
- IGETC – Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum
Need a print out? Feel free to download and/or print out a copy of the sample program map(s).
- Sustainable Landscape Certificate (PDF)
*These printouts are currently not yet available, but they will be linked as soon as they're ready!
Earth & Environment Interest Area Counselors
Email
Contact Nickie McGarry
Department
Counseling & Student Services
Phone
(530) 242-7956
Location
Redding Main Campus | Room 137
Degree
M.S., National University
For Appointments
(530) 242-7724
Interest Areas Counseling
Earth & Environment, Industrial Technology
Email
Contact Haley Carter
Department
Counseling & Student Services
Phone
(530) 242-7724
Location
Redding Main Campus | Room 101
Degree
M.S., National University
For Appointments
(530) 242-7724
Academic/Instructional Division Office
Phone
(530) 242-7560
Location
Main Redding Campus | 1023
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