Landscape Technology

Why Landscape Technology?

Do you like to be outdoors? Do you enjoy gardening? Do you have an artistic flair and an interest in designing garden spaces? Would you like to own your own landscaping company or perhaps work in the sports turf industry? You can do this and more with a degree in Landscape Technology from Jefferson State Community College.

Career opportunities include positions as landscape supervisors, nursery managers, landscape contractors, and landscape designers. This program will also serve to expand the knowledge and skills of persons already working in the field and give the student enough knowledge and experience to establish a private landscape, grounds maintenance, nursery or greenhouse business.

Become a part of the 'Green” Industry

Become a part of one of the fastest growing fields today—become part of the 'Green” Industry.

Landscape Technology is a field of study designed to give students an understanding of the principles, techniques and skills necessary for employment in the horticulture field. Our programs provide students with a mix of academic and practical training that will prepare them to enter the workforce or advance in their current career. We offer both a certificate, as well as, an Associate Degree in Applied Science.

Certificate Program

The Landscape Technology Certificate can be earned in one of three major areas—the Landscape Design Track, the Landscape Technician Track or the Sports Turf Technician Track. Each of these tracks are designed to provide the landscape industry with properly trained individuals who are certified by the State of Alabama to work in the field of their choice. A total of 26 semester hours are required to earn a Certificate. All credit work earned in the Certificate program applied to the Associate in Applied Science Degree.

Two-Year Associate Degree

The two-year Associate in Applied Science Degree can also be earned in one of three major areas—the Landscape Horticulture Track (Design), the Plant Production Track or the Turf grass Management Track. Each of these tracks requires a total of 67 semester hours to complete. Graduates will be certified by the State of Alabama to work in their field of choice.

About Our Faculty...

The Program Coordinator for Landscape Technology is Steve Strong. Steve is backed up by a skilled and talented faculty which brings both technical and real world skills to the classroom.

And, the landscape curriculum includes such innovative courses as 'Spanish for the Green Industry” and 'Computer Aided Design for Landscaping.” Both these courses allow students to be at the forefront of trends and changes in the landscape industry.

The quality instruction and innovative curriculum combine to make the Landscape Technology Program at Jefferson State a leader in the field. Program advisory board members.

Things to Remember

Courses are offered on a rotating basis at the Jefferson and Shelby-Hoover Campuses. Students should contact a Landscape Technology Advisor for details.

Students should meet with a Landscape Technology Advisor, prior to completing their schedule.

Financial Aid/Scholarships

Federal, State, and Local Financial Aid and Scholarships: Contact Jefferson State Community College Office of Financial Aid 205-856-8509. or visit Jefferson State's Web Page.

Returning to school after a break? Call New Options Program: (205) 856-8571