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Certificate Program in Landscape Plants

Immerse yourself in the areas of horticulture and an intensive learning experience in both woody and herbaceous landscape plants with a Certificate Program in Landscape Plants in 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s . Learning the names and usage of plants provides a deeper understanding of horticulture and the art of landscape architecture for anyone interested in gardening and landscaping. For the professional, it provides the essential knowledge of plants needed to design high-quality landscapes for clients. For the hobbyist, it provides information that enriches the gardening experience. 

This undergraduate certificate is available to all undergraduate degree students and non-degree-seeking students. Consult an academic advisor about how the required courses fit into academic and career plans. 

Most courses for the Certificate in Landscape Plants are offered on the Ambler Campus. 

Facilities

Students who pursue the Landscape Plants Undergraduate Certificate may take advantage of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s suburban Ambler Campus, home toÌý

• a 187-acre arboretum;Ìý

• design build studio workshop;Ìý

• gardens;

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• labs and studios; and

• technology center with computers, printers, plotters, software and 3D-printing capabilities.Ìý

51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s urban Main Campus in Philadelphia—a top city in the nation for green storm water infrastructure (GSI) projects—includes AR/VR design stations, dedicated studio space for undergraduate and graduate students, design studios, digital fabrication tools, exhibition, lectures, studio review spaces, a woodshop facility, and more. Ìý

Classes & Curriculum

The Undergraduate Certificate in Landscape Plants comprises coursework in horticulture, landscape architectureÌýand planning. Students can expect to take the following courses.Ìý

• Fundamentals of HorticultureÌý

• Herbaceous Plants IÌý

• Herbaceous Plants IIÌý

• Woody Plants IÌý

• Woody Plants IIÌý

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Related Undergraduate Degrees

• Associate of Science in HorticultureÌý

• Bachelor of Science in HorticultureÌý

• Bachelor of Science in Landscape ArchitectureÌý

Related Graduate Degrees

• Master of Landscape ArchitectureÌý

Minors and Certificates

• Minor in Ecological Planning and DesignÌý

• Minor in Environmental HorticultureÌý

• Minor in Landscape StudiesÌý

• Minor in Sustainable Food SystemsÌý

• Certificate in Environmental SustainabilityÌý

• Certificate in Horticultural TherapyÌý

• Certificate in Native Perennial Garden DesignÌý

• Certificate in Sustainable Food Systems

Internships & Opportunities

Landscape architecture and horticulture students take advantage of the region’s broad range of opportunities for professional advancement and civic engagement, including connections to organizations like the , the Ìýand the .ÌýÌý

Careers

Pursuing a certificate in the field of landscape architecture will teach you how to be a dynamic thinker and problem-solver—two of the most valued skills that today’s employers seek in new hires. Art and design programs teach creative ways of seeing, thinking and making.Ìý

Students learn versatility and technical skills while becoming adept in traditional practice and new technologies. Students enter a competitive workforce at the head of the pack, ready to use their skill sets and creativity to tackle society’s toughest challenges.Ìý

Tyler career coaches specialize in the , mentoring students on everything from cover lettersÌýto interviewsÌýto career advice.ÌýÌý

is another resource that empowers students to find pathways to future success. The Career Center offers comprehensive career development services, from résumés and interviewsÌýto finding internships and jobs.Ìý