Horticulture Landscaping
Certificate
Individuals who love working outdoors, working with people, being creative, and taking care of the environment will feel right at home working in the green industry. The Horticulture Landscape Management degree provides valuable education for a future career in the landscape industry.
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The Horticulture Landscaping Certificate prepares graduates for entry-level positions in the landscape industry. Those who complete the certificate can go into the workforce or pursue the Horticulture Landscape Management Associate in Applied Science degree.
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The horticulture land lab and arboretum provide students access to a living landscape where they can hone their landscape installation and maintenance skills.
Opportunities for students include the Horticulture Club, National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP), National Collegiate Landscape Competition (NCLC), and ICC’s Landscape & Garden Day
Gardener, Groundskeeper, Lawncare Technician, Greenhouse Worker, Nursery Worker
COMPLETION TIME
12 Months
if Full Time
3 Semesters
28 Total Credit Hours
What if I attend part-time?
Our Student Success Advisors help with an academic plan that works for you.
ESTIMATED COST
$4,340
+ supplies & fees
Based on 2023-24
What financial assistance can I receive?
Find the plan right for you by connecting with our Financial Aid office.
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE
12 Students
average per class
Small class sizes mean more individual attention and a higher rate of success.
View the College Catalog to see a complete list of classes for this program.
Meet Our Students and Alumni
Individuals who love working outdoors, working with people, love being creative, and taking care of the environment will feel right at home working in the green industry.
Corinne Brown, Associate Professor, Horticulture Program Coordinator
How Do I Get Into the Horticulture Landscaping Program?
Take your first step toward a career in horticulture by earning the Horticulture Landscaping Certificate. Talk to an Admissions representative to learn how to get started.
- Complete our quick admissions application. It’s free and easy!
- Apply for financial aid (FAFSA).
- Apply for ICC Scholarships. Just 1 application for over 700 scholarships.
- High school courses in environmental science, biology, technical drawing, and agriculture are beneficial for this program.
- Working with your personal lawn or garden, or a community garden club, or working at a local garden center or nursery is good preparation for the program.
What Can I Expect As Horticulture Landscaping Student?
- You will learn the fundamental concepts, knowledge, and hands-on techniques and skills of the landscape industry.
- Certificate earners will demonstrate specific skills related to soil fertility, turfgrass management, landscape plant identification, and landscape maintenance.
- Graduates of the program have gone on to entry-level positions with landscaping firms, grounds management firms, lawncare companies, or nurseries.
- Graduates of the program have gone on to earn the Horticulture Landscape Management Associate in Applied Science degree and then transferred to a bachelor’s degree program.
How Am I Going to Manage This?
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What if I am working while going to school?
We have you covered. Many of our students are working adults who balance life and school. We have great resources on campus to help keep you going!
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What are my options for funding my education?
Do this first: fill out and file your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Even if you don’t want federal aid, this document is used by many scholarship and grant programs to evaluate aid packages.
Look for scholarships and grants first because usually they don’t have to be paid back. The ICC Foundation sponsors some scholarships, and grants may be available from Illinois or federal programs. Other organizations also offer scholarships, and we can help you research those opportunities.
Federally guaranteed student loans can be a smart way to fund college. Think about your transfer plans and what your career looks like. Some sources recommend that you cap your borrowing at the level of what you (realistically!) can expect to earn at your first job after college. So, research careers and pay, too.
Of course, savings, jobs, and work-study are key parts of your budget. Your employer may offer tuition reimbursement. Find the tools to make a complete plan for paying for school.