Landscape Horticulture Technologies
- Landscape Horticulture Technology
- Landscape Design Certificate
- Sustainable Horticulture Technology
- Sustainable Horticulture Certificate
- Turfgrass Management Technology
Landscape Horticulture Technology (LH)
The Landscape Horticulture Technology program focuses on interior and exterior landscape design, installation, and management. Students complete required foundation courses in horticulture, then take additional technical courses in subject areas tailored to individual needs, including advanced landscape design, computerized landscape design, landscape construction, arboriculture, or greenhouse or nursery management. Core business courses are included, preparing students for management positions. Graduates earn an Associate of Applied Business degree. The Landscape Horticulture Technology degree program is industry-accredited by the Professional Landcare Network (PLANET).
Graduates are prepared to:
- Design landscapes
- Manage horticultural businesses
- Sell design and landscape services
- Build and install patios, decks, walls, and walkways
- Operate and maintain horticultural equipment
- Properly install woody and herbaceous plants
- Properly maintain plants, turf grasses, and grounds
Representative Job Titles for Graduates
Horticulturist
Florist
Instructor /Curator/Researcher/Writer
Irrigation Specialist
Landscape Designer /Landscape Construction
Specialist
Landscape/Grounds Manager or Foreman
Nursery/Greenhouse/ Retail Garden
Center Manager
Articulation Agreements/Strong Transfer History
University of Cincinnati
Representative Co-op Employers
Ammon Wholesale Nursery
The Brickman Group
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Hamilton County Parks & Cincinnati Park Board
Natorp Landscape Organization
Walt Disney World Resorts
Co-op Salary Projections
$9–$15/hour
Employment Outlook
Excellent. Green industry jobs are projected to increase significantly due to the advancement of new technologies. Graduate placement is extremely high as there are more existing opportunities than graduates.
Graduate Starting Salary Projections
$28,000–$40,000 annually
Related Cincinnati State Programs and Certificates
Turfgrass Management Technology
Landscape Design Certificate
Landscape Horticulture Technology curriculum
Landscape Design Certificate (LDC)
The Landscape Design certificate program is specifically for students interested in learning landscape design skills, and makes an excellent addition to the Landscape Horticulture Technology major. For students who already have an associate’s or bachelor’s degree (usually in business or horticulture), the Landscape Design certificate meets the need for professional credentials in the field of landscape design.
Graduates are prepared to:
• Be effective as sales /account representatives for clientele
• Design and manage landscape installations
• Identify woody plants grown in the landscape
• Manage irrigation and drainage issues
• Write contracts and specifications for various projects
Graduate Starting Salary Projections
$25,000–$45,000 annually
Related Cincinnati State Programs and Certificates
Landscape Horticulture Technology
Landscape Design Certificate curriculum
Sustainable Horticulture Technology (SH)
The Sustainable Horticulture Technology program trains students in sustainable landscape techniques and technologies including design, implementation, and management of green roofs, green walls, stormwater management best management practices, sustainable choices in plant materials, and use of alternative energy systems in landscapes. Students complete required foundation courses in landscape horticulture and environmental science, then take additional technical courses in sustainable horticulture. Core business courses prepare students for leadership roles in local businesses and municipalities while cooperative education employment experiences allow students to use field experience to further develop their knowledge in positions with companies utilizing sustainable horticulture. Graduates of the program earn an Associate of Applied Business degree.
Graduates are prepared to:
Renovate existing landscapes to more sustainable landscapes.
Design, implement, and manage sustainable landscape technologies such as green roofs, green walls, storm water retention and rainwater harvesting systems, and alternative energy products (such as solar lighting and water pumps) that are functional and aesthetically pleasing.
Recognize plants that are invasive in the Cincinnati region and recommend control measures.
Identify plants, both native and non-native, that are appropriate for sustainable landscapes, and know how to manage such plants.
Representative Job Titles for Graduates
Grounds Specialist /Foreman
Horticulturist
Irrigation Specialist
Landscape Construction Specialist
Landscape Designer
Representative Co-op Employers
Cincinnati Park Board
Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden
Hamilton County Parks
The Brickman Group
Walt Disney World Resorts
Co-op Salary Projections
$9–$15/hour
Employment Outlook
The landscape industry has been gradually shifting towards more ecologically friendly and sustainable practices. Recent spikes in the price of raw materials, technological advances in the industry, and consumer interest in more environmentally responsible alternatives to standard landscapes has accelerated the growth of such practices. As greater Cincinnati shifts towards implementation of these new techniques, a qualified workforce will be in high demand.
Graduate Starting Salary Projections
$28,000–$40,000 annually
Related Cincinnati State Programs and Certificates
Landscape Horticulture Technology
Landscape Design Certificate
Turfgrass Management Technology
Sustainable Horticulture Certificate
Sustainable Horticulture Technology curriculum
Sustainable Horticulture Certificate (SHC)
The Sustainable Horticulture certificate is designed primarily for students with prior landscape industry experience or a prior landscape horticulture degree.
Sustainable Horticulture Certificate curriculum
Turfgrass Management Technology (TUR)
The Turfgrass Management Technology program leads to an Associate of Applied Business degree. Common course requirements with the Landscape Horticulture major, in addition to math, business, and other basic requirements, prepare students for management positions.
Graduates are prepared to:
- Properly maintain plants, turf grasses, and grounds
- Sell turf management services
- Apply pesticides correctly and safely
- Diagnose and amend soils and turf nutrition deficiencies
- Identify and manage turf pests
- Install, maintain, and manage irrigation systems
- Specialize in athletic, commercial, private, or golf course turf management
Representative Job Titles for Graduates
Construction Specialist
Golf Superintendent/Athletic Field Manager
Instructor /Curator/Researcher/Writer
Irrigation Specialist
Landscape Designer/Landscape
Landscape/Grounds Manager or Foreman
Articulation Agreements/ Strong Transfer History
Ohio State University
University of Cincinnati
Representative Co-op Employers
The Brickman Group
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Hamilton County Parks & Cincinnati Park Board
Hyde Park Country Club
TruGreen LandCare
Walt Disney World Resorts
Co-op Salary Projections
$9–$15/hour
Employment Outlook
Excellent. Graduate placement is extremely high, as there are more existing opportunities than graduates.
Graduate Starting Salary Projections
$28,000–$40,000 annually
Related Cincinnati State Programs and Certificates
Landscape Horticulture Technology
Landscape Design Certificate
Turfgrass Management Certificate
