The rapidly-expanding and challenging field of landscape design and management technology encompasses the principles of stewardship of both the natural and man-made environments. It requires trained technicians to design, build, and manage a wide range of landscapes, from individual homes to condominiums, from neighborhood parks to golf courses, from downtown restorations to national historic landmarks, as well as training technicians for commercial horticultural applications. STCC’s Landscape Design and Management program is designed to introduce the student to this wide world of landscape possibilities. The program builds on a solid foundation of basic courses that cover the field of plant growth, identification, care and maintenance. The student will also develop, through a series of studio courses, landscape design and construction skills. Alumni have traditionally had a wide choice of employment opportunities including landscape designer, contractor, maintainer, golf course maintainer, plant production nursery or greenhouse operator, interior plant specialist, and garden center assistant. Many alumni have also continued their education in landscape architecture or horticulture at the university level. STCC’s program participates in the joint admission program with UMass, providing participating students with a quality first two years of education at a cost savings.
Minimum Grade Requirement: All Landscape Technology courses shall be completed with a grade of “D” (63% or 1.0) or above. Any course failed must be repeated before graduation and each course may be repeated only once. The student must also have achieved a 2.0 QPA and shall have remained in good academic standing as outlined in general college policy.
Programmatic Technical Standard (PDF)
Upon the successful completion of requirements for this program, the degree of Associate in Science in Landscape Design and Management Technology will be awarded.
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