Intermediate Landscape Design and Construction Specialist
Certificate of Achievement Horticulture · Orange Coast College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The Intermediate Landscape Design and Construction certificate program trains students to work in the field of landscape design/build. The curriculum provides studies in design, construction, history, basic horticulture, topics that help a student obtain employment in the field, and provide foundational training towards becoming licensed landscape contractors and related specialties.
Program Outcome
Program Learning Outcomes
- Solve landscape challenges through the design/build process that provides basic human comfort and livability, and meet client functional and financial needs.
Requirements
Review Certificate Requirements.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| HORT A105 | Botany for Gardeners | 3 |
| HORT A116 | Digital Design | 3 |
| HORT A190 | California Friendly Landscape | 2 |
| HORT A286 | Landscape Design Elements | 1.5 |
| HORT A283 | Therapeutic Gardens: Design for Healing Spaces | 2 |
| Total Units | 11.5 | |
Program Sequence
Program Sequence
These sequences at Orange Coast College are curriculum maps for students to finish all requirements for the certificate. There may be advisories, prerequisites, or time requirements that students need to consider before following these maps. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor for alternate sequencing.
Some courses in this program may be offered once per academic year.
Year 1
| Semester 1 | Units |
|---|---|
| HORT A105 | Botany for Gardeners |
| HORT A116 | Digital Design |
| Units |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| HORT A190 |
| HORT A283 |
| HORT A286 |