The Landscape Design program provides students with foundational training in the principles and techniques of designing outdoor environments. Focused on residential and small commercial projects, this program emphasizes essential design concepts, plant selection, and fundamental construction methods, with an emphasis on sustainability. Students will gain hands-on experience using both hand-drawn and computer-generated graphics to develop professional-quality landscape plans. The program prepares students for entry-level employment in the landscape design field and serves as a pathway for those interested in further education in Landscape Architecture.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

1. Create detailed and accurate landscape plans utilizing both traditional drawing methods and modern digital rendering techniques that meet industry standards.
2. Effectively convey design ideas to clients and contractors through verbal presentations, hand-drawn illustrations, and computer-generated graphics.
3. Integrate appropriate plant materials, construction techniques, and sustainable practices specifically suited to the Southern California environment.
4. Utilize design and construction principles in practical applications, preparing for employment or further academic pursuits in landscape-related fields.

Certificate Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Units
CADD-200/OH-200	Introduction to Computer-Aided Landscape Design	3
OH-120	Fundamentals of Ornamental Horticulture	3
OH-150	Landscape Architecture I	3
OH-151	Landscape Architecture II	3
OH-170	Plant Materials: Trees and Shrubs	3
OH-235	Principles of Landscape Irrigation	4
Total Units		19

Certificate of Achievement

Students who complete only the major requirements above qualify for a Certificate of Achievement. An official request must be filed with the Admissions and Records Office prior to the deadline as stated in the Academic Calendar.