Retrofitting California Urban Gardens
Certificate of Achievement Horticulture · Orange Coast College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The Retrofitting California Urban Gardens Certificate of Specialization is designed to provide formal training for individuals interested in transforming the landscape into a water-wise sustainable garden. This program provides students with entry-level working knowledge of the skills and resources they will need to design various sustainable landscapes upon completion of the certificate.
Program Outcome
Program Learning Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate areas of critical thinking, design, and visual communication for entry-level employment as a landscape/garden designer that will have a strong background in sustainability as well as the ability to pursue industry certificate
Requirements
Review Certificate Requirements.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| HORT A111 | Landscape Drafting Technique | 1 |
| HORT A190 | California Friendly Landscape | 2 |
| HORT A191 | Cacti and Succulents | 1.5 |
| HORT A285 | Introduction to Landscape Design | 3 |
| HORT A288 | Sprinkler Irrigation Systems Design | 2 |
| HORT A289 | Installation of Residential Irrigation Systems | 1 |
| Total Units | 10.5 | |
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 A111 | Landscape Drafting Technique |
| HORT A285 | Introduction to Landscape Design |
| Units |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| HORT A190 |
| HORT A191 |
| HORT A288 |
| HORT A289 |