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Program Title:

Landscape and Horticulture Careers 
Award Type: Occupational Certificate 
Award Name, Number and Location: Arboriculture (BP) 
Award Description: This specialized area of study leads to a certificate in arboriculture. Arboriculture is the study of and care of trees and other landscape woody plants. The students will study plant materials, insects, diseases and environmental problems affecting woody plants of the upper midwest. This course of study will also include courses relating to maintenance practices necessary to insure the health and beauty of woody plants in the landscape. Students will have the opportunity to develop field skills in rope and saddle trimming work. 
Career Opportunities: Students completing the arboriculture certificate may be employed in the tree service industry, park systems and ground maintenance businesses. 

Technical Studies Required:

21 Credits

LNDC1120 Landscape Plants - Trees 4
LNDC1131 Arboriculture I 3
LNDC1151 Insects and Diseases of Landscape Plants 3
LNDC1190 Landscape Plants - Shrubs 4
LNDC2150 Introduction to Basic Tree Climbing 2
LNDC2155 Tree Climbing II - Advanced Climbing Techniques and Methods 2
LNDC2341 Arboriculture Internship Certificate 3

General Education Required:

0 Credits

General Education Electives:

0 Credits

Technical Studies Electives:

0 Credits

 

Total Occupational CertificateCredits 21


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