Landscape Architecture / Landscape & Nursery Technology

Hands on Technology

Landscape architecture is the study of principles and practices related to the design and installation of environmentally pleasing landscape designs for homes, parks, commercial buildings, and natural settings. Landscape technology deals with study of the practices of landscape installation methods and landscape maintenance techniques for homes, parks, commercial settings, and utility areas. Golf and sports turf management is the study of the installation and proper management of quality sports fields and golf course turfs. Nursery technology studies the careers of plant propagation, nursery production, and nursery sales. Floral design covers the production of quality floral arrangements, flower shop management, wedding consultations and design, and interiorscaping.

Program Awards

Our Landscape Architecture & Landscape Nursery Technology programs are included in the School of Applied Technology and Hospitality Management field of study and offer these awards:

Award	Location	Estimated Completion	Program Map
Associate in Science Degree: Career/Technical - Environmental Horticulture	Chula Vista	# Semesters
Associate in Science Degree: Career/Technical - Landscape Architecture	Chula Vista	# Semesters
Certificate of Achievement - Golf and Sports Turf Management	Chula Vista	# Semesters
Certificate of Achievement - Floral Design	Chula Vista	# Semesters
Certificate of Achievement - Landscape Architecture	Chula Vista	# Semesters
Certificate of Achievement - Plant Production	Chula Vista	# Semesters

Common Careers

Below is a sample of the career options available for students majoring in landscape architecture, landscape occupations, nursery occupations, floral design occupations, or golf and sports turf management. Most of these require a certificate or associate degree, some require a bachelor’s degree, and a few require a graduate-level degree: landscape contractor, landscape designer, licensed landscape architect, floral designer, assistant floral designer, sprinkler technician, golf course superintendent or assistant superintendent, retail nursery manager, nursery manager, greenhouse technician, floral shop owner or manager, landscape maintenance company owner or manager, or horticultural teacher.

The average annual salary in this field is $77,180 for occupations like Landscape Architect.

Typical Duties

• Getting Information
  Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
• Thinking Creatively
  Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
• Working with Computers
  Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
• Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
  Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Communicating with People Outside the Organization
  Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
• Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
• Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
• Scheduling Work and Activities
  Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
• Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
• Developing and Building Teams
  Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
• Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
• Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
• Analyzing Data or Information
  Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
• Developing Objectives and Strategies
  Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
• Documenting/Recording Information
  Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
• Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
• Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
  Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
• Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
• Processing Information
  Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
• Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
  Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
• Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
• Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
  Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
• Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
• Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
  Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
• Selling or Influencing Others
  Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
• Coaching and Developing Others
  Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
• Performing Administrative Activities
  Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
• Training and Teaching Others
  Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
• Monitoring and Controlling Resources
  Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
• Staffing Organizational Units
  Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.
• Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
  Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.