College Credit Certificate, Landscape and Horticulture Technician - Landscape Specialization
Specializations: Several EFSC Associate in Science (A.S.) and Bachelor degrees have multiple associated specializations. Students must select one specialization, and will receive the specific A.S./BAS degree only one time. While students may take courses from more than one specialization, the specific degree will be awarded only once.
The Landscape Horticulture A.S. degree and related certificates will close to new students effective Fall 2025. Current students are encouraged to meet with an advisor to plan remaining courses. The program will no longer accept students starting with the Fall Term 2025 application.
Specialization Requirements
The Landscape Horticulture A.S. degree and related certificates will close to new students effective Fall 2025. Current students are encouraged to meet with an advisor to plan remaining courses. The program will no longer accept students starting with the Fall Term 2025 application.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Courses | ||
| BOTC 1010 | Botany | 4 |
| HOSC 2010 | Horticulture 1 | 3 |
| IPMC 2323 | Soils and Application of Pesticides and Fertilizers | 3 |
| LDE 2301 | Irrigation Design and Maintenance | 3 |
| ORHC 1510 | Plant Identification | 4 |
| Landscape Specialization | ||
| ETDC 2320 | AutoCAD Fundamentals | 4 |
| LDE 2110 | Principles of Landscape Design | 3 |
| ORHC 1220 | Turf and Landscape Maintenance | 3 |
| ORHC 2251 | Nursery Operations and Management | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 30 | |
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate proficiency of Florida commercial fertilizer application laws, rules, and regulations (i.e. Chapter 576 FS, 576.021(1) FS, 576.045 (2) FS).
- Supports Core Ability: Model Ethic and Civic Responsibility
- Students will collect and identify a variety of plant species in an area(s) of choice.
- Supports Core Ability: Work Cooperatively