Sustainable Landscape and Turf Management
Certificate of Achievement Horticulture · MiraCosta College · 2026-2027 Catalog
This certificate prepares students for employment in the California horticulture and landscape contracting industries by providing practical, hands-on experience and preparation for the Certified Arborist, Landscape Contracting (C-27) and pesticide licenses.
Program Student Learning Outcome
Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to inventory, analyze, and recommend an efficient management plan for the turf, trees, shrubs, and landscape elements of a landscape.
Course Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses: | ||
| HORT 115 | Soil Science | 3 |
| HORT 116 | Plant Science | 4 |
| HORT 117 | Plant Identification: Trees, Shrubs, and Vines | 3 |
| HORT 121 | Sustainable Landscape and Turf Management | 3 |
| HORT 122 | Horticulture Laws and Regulations | 2 |
| HORT 126 | Irrigation and Water Management | 3 |
| HORT 127 | Landscape Design | 3 |
| HORT 128 | Landscape Construction | 3 |
| HORT 134 | Integrated Pest Management | 3 |
| HORT 292 | Internship Studies | 1 |
| orHORT 299 | Occupational Work Experience Education | |
| Total Units | 28 | |