Landscape Specialist
Technical Certificate of Credit
Contact Information
Scott Smith
706-771-4058
Augusta Campus - 1400 Building

Marcus Matthews
706-595-0166 ext. 36
Thomson Campus

Program Description

The Landscape Specialist program is a three-quarter evening program. The program builds a foundation needed in horticulture science and plant identification as well as landscape construction and installation.  The program also emphasizes landscape management and pest control. All courses offered in this evening program are transferable to the Environmental Horticulture diploma program. Graduates may transfer credits from the Landscape Specialist program into the Environmental Horticulture program and continue their education.

Employment Opportunities

The need for commercial and residential landscape management is one of the fastest growing segments of the service industry. In the commercial landscape management industry, image enhancement is key in attracting new business. In the residential landscape management industry, homeowners are sometimes lacking the skills and time it requires to keep their landscape investment well maintained.

Landscape installation is also a possible area of employment for graduates. As communities within the Augusta area continue to grow, qualified individuals will continue to be needed for proper installation of plant and non-plant materials